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Australian cricketer

Alfred Rushforth
The Tasmanian cricket team in 1932. Rushforth is seated second from left.
Personal information
Full nameAlfred William Rushforth
Born(1898-04-23)23 April 1898
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Died30 December 1985(1985-12-30) (aged 87)
Taroona, Tasmania, Australia
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1922-1937Tasmania
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 24
Runs scored 783
Batting average 18.64
100s/50s 0/3
Top score 73
Balls bowled 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 30/–
Source: Cricinfo, 20 July 2020

Alfred Rushforth (23 April 1898 – 30 December 1985) was an Australian cricketer. He played 24 first-class matches for Tasmania between 1922 and 1937.

For 25 years, Rushforth was employed by the Alexander Patent Racket Company in Launceston, Tasmania. In 1950, he was appointed general manager of the company, a position he held until his resignation in 1959.

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References

  1. "Alfred Rushforth". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. Green, Christopher (2011). What a racket! : the illustrated story of the Alexander Patent Racket Co. Ltd., Launceston, Tasmania, Australia 1925-1961. Launceston, Tas.: Bokprint Pty. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9871085-0-0. OCLC 733310743.

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