About Walter Dudley
Lived 1918 – 1978 (aged 59). Walter Dudley was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.
Walter John Dudley (29 May 1918 – 5 April 1978) was an Australian sportsman who played first-class cricket with Victoria and Australian rules football for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Known as 'Wal', Dudley was born in Fitzroy and played three games for their VFL side in 1940. He kicked two goals on debut against South Melbourne and a further two against Hawthorn.
In four first-class cricket matches with Victoria as a right arm fast bowler he took 11 wickets at 36.54. He twice dismissed Bill Brown in a match against Queensland but his career highlight was claiming Don Bradman for a duck, when the great Australian batsman was playing for South Australia. When not representing Victoria, Dudley played for Victorian Premier Cricket club Northcote. He made a total of 240 appearances and took a club record 556 wickets.
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Who was Walter Dudley?
Australian rules footballer (1918-1978)
When was Walter Dudley born?
Walter Dudley was born on 29 May 1918 in Fitzroy.
When did Walter Dudley die?
Walter Dudley died on 5 April 1978 in Northcote.
What was Walter Dudley's occupation?
Walter Dudley was a cricketer and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Walter Dudley?
Walter Dudley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Dudley. https://biography.guide/walter-dudley-cricketer/
MLA: "Walter Dudley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-dudley-cricketer/.
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