About Ted a'Beckett
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 81). Ted a'Beckett was an Australian cricketer.
Edward Lambert à Beckett (11 August 1907 – 2 June 1989) was an Australian cricketer who played in four Test matches between 1928 and 1931. He played in 47 first-class matches for Victoria.
À Beckett was the second of three sons born to solicitor Thomas Archibald à Beckett and his wife Ada Mary à Beckett, née Lambert. His grandfather was the judge Sir Thomas à Beckett. He studied law at the University of Melbourne, entering Trinity College in 1927, where he excelled at sports, and represented the university in both cricket and Australian rules football before being seriously injured, fracturing his skull.
A solicitor by profession, after his retirement a'Beckett was involved in the administration of the Victorian Cricket Association.
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Who was Ted a'Beckett?
Australian cricketer (1907-1989)
When was Ted a'Beckett born?
Ted a'Beckett was born on 11 August 1907 in Melbourne.
When did Ted a'Beckett die?
Ted a'Beckett died on 2 June 1989 in Terang.
What was Ted a'Beckett's occupation?
Ted a'Beckett was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ted a'Beckett?
Ted a'Beckett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted a'Beckett. https://biography.guide/ted-a-beckett/
MLA: "Ted a'Beckett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-a-beckett/.
Chicago: "Ted a'Beckett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-a-beckett/.
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