About Peter Arnold
Lived 1926 – 2021 (aged 94). Peter Arnold was a New Zealand cricketer.
Arnold Peter Arnold (16 October 1926 – 6 September 2021) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1951 to 1960. He was a right-handed batsman.
Career Peter Arnold learned to play cricket at St Bede's College, Christchurch, New Zealand. He went to England in 1950 seeking a career as a professional cricketer. Married to Rosemary, he had two sons and two daughters.
Upon the death of Iain Gallaway on 18 April 2021, Arnold became the oldest living New Zealand first-class cricketer. With Arnold's death aged 94 on 6 September 2021, that honour passed to Bill Crump.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Arnold?
New Zealand cricketer (1926–2021)
When was Peter Arnold born?
Peter Arnold was born on 16 October 1926 in Wellington.
When did Peter Arnold die?
Peter Arnold died on 6 September 2021 in Northampton.
What was Peter Arnold's occupation?
Peter Arnold was a cricketer.
What nationality was Peter Arnold?
Peter Arnold was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Arnold (cricketer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Arnold. https://biography.guide/peter-arnold/
MLA: "Peter Arnold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-arnold/.
Chicago: "Peter Arnold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-arnold/.
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