Lynwood Gill
Personal information
Born(1891-11-19)19 November 1891
Gretna, Tasmania, Australia
Died4 December 1986(1986-12-04) (aged 95)
Pullenvale, Queensland, Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1911-1913Tasmania
1926-1928Queensland
Source: Cricinfo, 20 January 2016

Lynwood Gill (19 November 1891 4 December 1986) was an Australian cricketer who was a batsman and was praised for having a "fine range of shots" and having a style which was able to popularize the game.[1] He played three first-class matches for Tasmania between 1911 and 1913 and seven matches for Queensland between 1926 and 1928.[2]

Cricket career

Gill played for South Brisbane in district cricket during his playing career, serving as their captain, and he was made a life member of the club in 1927.[3] He worked in cricket administration after his playing career and was Treasurer of the Queensland Cricket Association as of 1937.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Sheffield Shield Cricket: Gill Deserved Place". Daily Standard. Brisbane, QLD. 9 February 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. "Lynwood Gill". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. "Cricket". The Daily Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 19 July 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. "Board of Control Meeting". The Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 20 September 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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