About Reginald Cherry
Lived 1901 – 1938 (aged 37). Reginald Cherry was a New Zealand cricketer.
Reginald William Henry Cherry (3 October 1901 – 22 December 1938) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 23 first-class matches for Otago between 1919 and 1932.
Born in England, Cherry came to New Zealand with his family in 1914 and was educated at Dunedin Technical College. He worked as a commercial traveller for the New Zealand company Sargood Son and Ewen. He died when he developed complications after a minor operation, just a few days after top-scoring for his club in a senior cricket match in Dunedin. He left a widow but no children.
Cherry played cricket as a batsman. His highest score in first-class cricket was his only century, 123 not out against Canterbury in December 1925.
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Who was Reginald Cherry?
cricketer (1901-1938)
When was Reginald Cherry born?
Reginald Cherry was born on 3 October 1901 in Lambeth.
When did Reginald Cherry die?
Reginald Cherry died on 22 December 1938 in Dunedin.
What was Reginald Cherry's occupation?
Reginald Cherry was a cricketer.
What nationality was Reginald Cherry?
Reginald Cherry was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reginald Cherry. https://biography.guide/reginald-cherry/
MLA: "Reginald Cherry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reginald-cherry/.
Chicago: "Reginald Cherry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/reginald-cherry/.
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