About Ron Broom
Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91). Ron Broom was a New Zealand cricketer.
Roland Francis "Ron" Broom (7 February 1925 – 24 December 2016) was a New Zealand first-class cricketer who played for Wellington.
Born in Te Kūiti on 7 February 1925, Broom was a left-arm medium-pace bowler and left-hand batsman. He made three first-class appearances for Wellington in the 1954/55 season, taking six wickets at an average of 19.00. With the bat he scored 47 runs, with a high score of 21, at an average of 11.75.
Broom died in Palmerston North on 24 December 2016,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Broom?
cricketer (1925-2016)
When was Ron Broom born?
Ron Broom was born on 7 February 1925 in Te Kūiti.
When did Ron Broom die?
Ron Broom died on 24 December 2016 in Palmerston North.
What was Ron Broom's occupation?
Ron Broom was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ron Broom?
Ron Broom was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Broom. https://biography.guide/ron-broom/
MLA: "Ron Broom." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-broom/.
Chicago: "Ron Broom." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-broom/.
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