About Nobbie Ralph
Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 84). Nobbie Ralph was a cricketer.
Andrew Ronald MacKenzie "Nobbie" Ralph (26 April 1908 – 6 June 1992) was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1931 to 1946, mostly for Western Province.
Ralph was one of the leading batsmen in the Currie Cup in 1936–37, with 517 runs in six matches at an average of 86.16. His highest first-class score was 142 against Border in December 1934, when he opened the batting and made the only century in the match, which Western Province won by an innings. He captained Western Province several times, taking over in 1939–40 when Pieter van der Bijl went off to fight in World War II.
Ralph served as convenor of the national cricket selectors in the 1950s.
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Who was Nobbie Ralph?
South African cricketer
When was Nobbie Ralph born?
Nobbie Ralph was born on 26 April 1908 in Cape Colony, Cape Town, Mowbray, Cape Town.
When did Nobbie Ralph die?
Nobbie Ralph died on 6 June 1992 in Cape Province, Port Elizabeth.
What was Nobbie Ralph's occupation?
Nobbie Ralph was a cricketer.
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