About Mark Beban
Lived 1940 – 2005 (aged 65). Mark Beban was a New Zealand cricketer.
Mark Albert Beban (3 February 1940 – 4 April 2005) was a New Zealand cricketer, priest and schoolteacher.
Beban played four first-class matches for Wellington in the 1969–70 season. He is one of the few ordained Roman Catholic priests to play first-class cricket, and the only one in New Zealand. He also played for Hawke's Bay in the Hawke Cup.
Beban became a teacher. He was the foundation principal of Roncalli College in Timaru, serving in that position from 1982 to 1996, as well as coaching the school's cricket team.
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Who was Mark Beban?
New Zealand cricket player (1940-2005)
When was Mark Beban born?
Mark Beban was born on 3 February 1940.
When did Mark Beban die?
Mark Beban died on 4 April 2005.
What was Mark Beban's occupation?
Mark Beban was a cricketer.
What nationality was Mark Beban?
Mark Beban was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Beban. https://biography.guide/mark-beban/
MLA: "Mark Beban." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-beban/.
Chicago: "Mark Beban." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-beban/.
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