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| Born | 19 January 1868 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 15 June 1907 (aged 39) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 62) | 1 January 1892 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 24 August 1893 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert William McLeod (19 January 1868 – 15 June 1907) was an Australian cricketer who played in six Test matches in 1892 and 1893. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against England in Melbourne in 1892.[1]
Biography
McLeod was born in Port Melbourne, Victoria. After retiring as a player he continued to be involved as a selector, team manager, committeeman and delegate to the Victorian Cricket Association. In 1907 he replaced H. C. A. Harrison as the Melbourne Cricket Club representative on the Victorian Football League. He died on 15 June 1907 in Middle Park, Victoria.[2] His brother, Charlie, also played cricket for Australia.
References
- ↑ "1st Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Jan 1-6, 1892". espncricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ↑ Felix (22 June 1907). "Cricket: Death of R. W. M'Leod". The Australasian. Melbourne. p. 23. Retrieved 28 October 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
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