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Harry Freeman
Personal information
Full name
Harry Septimus Freeman
Born (1860-06-11)11 June 1860
Melbourne, Australia
Died 7 November 1933(1933-11-07) (aged 73)
Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
Domestic team information
Years Team
1887–1889 Victoria
1893–1895 Queensland
Source: Cricinfo, 25 July 2015

Harry Septimus Freeman (born June 11, 1860 – died November 7, 1933) was an Australian cricket player. He was known for his skills on the cricket field. Harry played in important matches called "first-class cricket" for two different teams during his career.

He first played for the Victoria team. He was part of their squad between the years 1887 and 1889. Later, he moved on to play for the Queensland team. He represented Queensland from 1893 to 1895.

Who Was Harry Freeman?

Harry Septimus Freeman was born in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up to become a professional cricketer. Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball game played between two teams. It is especially popular in countries like Australia, England, and India.

What is First-Class Cricket?

First-class cricket is a very high level of the game. It involves matches played over several days, usually three to five days. These games are between two teams that are considered "first-class." This means they are top-level teams within a country or region. Playing in these matches is a big achievement for any cricketer.

Harry's Teams

Harry Freeman played for two important Australian state teams.

  • Victoria: He played four first-class matches for Victoria. This team represents the state of Victoria.
  • Queensland: Later, he played three first-class matches for Queensland. This team represents the state of Queensland.

Playing for different state teams showed his talent and dedication to the sport.

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