About Peter Hobson
Born 1949. Peter Hobson is a South African cricketer.
Peter Howard Hobson (born 7 June 1949) is a former South African cricketer who played a single first-class match for Orange Free State during the 1970β71 season.
Hobson was born in Maseru, in present-day Lesotho (formerly the British colony of Basutoland). He is one of only a small number of first-class cricketers to be born in that country. Hobson's sole appearance for Orange Free State came in December 1970, against Border during the 1970β71 season of the Currie Cup. In the match, played at East London's Jan Smuts Ground, he opened the bowling with Michael Jones, taking 0/64 from 15 overs in the first innings. While batting, he came in tenth in the batting order in both innings, scoring five runs in the first and 25 in the second. His team lost by six wickets, having followed on.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Hobson?
South African cricketer
When was Peter Hobson born?
Peter Hobson was born on 7 June 1949 in Maseru.
What is Peter Hobson's occupation?
Peter Hobson is a cricketer.
What nationality is Peter Hobson?
Peter Hobson is South African.
Sources & further reading
Β· DBpedia: Peter Hobson (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Hobson. https://biography.guide/peter-hobson/
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