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Thomas Dixon

1906 – 1985

Irish cricketer

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Lived 1906 – 1985 (aged 79). Thomas Dixon was an Indian cricketer.

Thomas Hartigan Dixon (22 January 1906 – 12 April 1985) was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, in a first-class match. He went on to play for Ireland on 17 occasions, his last match coming in July 1932 against the MCC.

Of his matches for Ireland, eight had first-class status. In all matches for Ireland, he scored 372 runs at an average of 15.50, with a top score of 52 not out against the MCC at Lord's in July 1931. He took 79 wickets at an average of 16.95, with his best bowling figures being 7/51 on his debut against Scotland.

Prior to playing for Ireland, he played two first-class matches for Dublin University against Northamptonshire in 1926. After playing for Ireland, he moved back to India, the country of his birth, and played four first-class matches there, one for a Viceroy's XI (the Viceroy of India at the time was George Freeman-Thomas) and three for Delhi. His brother Patrick also represented Ireland at cricket.

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Who was Thomas Dixon?

Irish cricketer (1906-1985)

When was Thomas Dixon born?

Thomas Dixon was born on 22 January 1906.

When did Thomas Dixon die?

Thomas Dixon died on 12 April 1985.

What was Thomas Dixon's occupation?

Thomas Dixon was a cricketer.

What nationality was Thomas Dixon?

Thomas Dixon was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Dixon

· Wikidata: Q7788996

· DBpedia: Thomas Dixon (Irish cricketer)

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