Charles McAllen facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 2 July 1860 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 15 January 1924 (aged 63) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1889-1901 | Tasmania |
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Source: Cricinfo, 14 January 2016
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Charles McAllen (born July 2, 1860 – died January 15, 1924) was an Australian cricket player. He was born in Hobart, Tasmania. Charles McAllen played for the Tasmanian team in ten important matches called first-class games. These games took place between the years 1889 and 1901.
What is First-Class Cricket?
First-class cricket is a special type of match in the sport of cricket. These games are played over several days, usually three or four. They involve two teams of eleven players each. The matches are considered very important and are often played between top regional or national teams. When Charles McAllen played, these games were a big deal for cricketers.
Charles McAllen's Cricket Career
Charles McAllen spent his entire first-class cricket career playing for his home state, Tasmania. He started playing in 1889 and continued for over a decade until 1901. During this time, he was one of the players representing Tasmania in these important matches. His participation helped shape the early history of cricket in Tasmania.
Life in Tasmania
Charles McAllen was born and also passed away in Hobart, Tasmania. This means he spent his whole life in this Australian state. During his lifetime, Tasmania was still a British colony for part of it, before Australia became a federation. His life and cricket career are part of the history of sports in Tasmania.
See also
- List of Tasmanian representative cricketers
