About Thomas Burgess
Lived 1888 – 1974 (aged 85). Thomas Burgess was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
Thomas Wills Burgess (26 September 1888 – 26 May 1974) was a New Zealand cricket umpire. He stood in one Test match, New Zealand against England in 1933.
He umpired 20 first-class matches in Christchurch and one in Wellington between 1928 and 1947. His son Alan played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1940 to 1952.
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Who was Thomas Burgess?
Umpire (1888-1974)
When was Thomas Burgess born?
Thomas Burgess was born on 26 September 1888 in Blackburn.
When did Thomas Burgess die?
Thomas Burgess died on 26 May 1974 in Christchurch.
What was Thomas Burgess's occupation?
Thomas Burgess was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Thomas Burgess?
Thomas Burgess was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Burgess (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Burgess. https://biography.guide/thomas-burgess-cricketer/
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