About Percy Allen
Lived 1908 – 1995 (aged 87). Percy Allen was a New Zealand cricketer.
Percy Frederick Allen (7 January 1908 – 10 December 1995) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury between 1929 and 1934.
Percy Allen was a batsman who sometimes kept wicket. After his first-class career ended, he often bowled in local cricket. While many of his strokes were unorthodox, they had considerable power. In the mid-1930s he moved to Greymouth, then to Ashburton, representing the district team in each town.
Allen worked as an insurance agent.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Percy Allen?
(1908-1995)
When was Percy Allen born?
Percy Allen was born on 7 January 1908 in Mitcham.
When did Percy Allen die?
Percy Allen died on 10 December 1995 in Christchurch.
What was Percy Allen's occupation?
Percy Allen was a cricketer.
What nationality was Percy Allen?
Percy Allen was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Percy Allen (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Allen. https://biography.guide/percy-allen/
MLA: "Percy Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-allen/.
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