John Wheatley (cricketer) facts for kids
John Wheatley in 1940
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| Born | 8 January 1860 Singleton, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Died | 19 April 1962 (aged 102) Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand |
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| 1882–1904 | Canterbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 30 January 2018
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John Wheatley (born January 8, 1860 – died April 19, 1962) was a New Zealand cricket player. He played a special type of cricket called first-class cricket for the Canterbury team. His career lasted a long time, from 1882 to 1904. John Wheatley was also known for living a very long life.
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John Wheatley's Early Life and Cricket Career
John Wheatley was born in Australia in 1860. When he was 16 years old, he moved to New Zealand. He became a talented cricketer.
Playing Style and Achievements
John Wheatley was mainly a middle-order batsman. This means he usually batted in the middle part of the team's batting lineup. Early in his career, he also bowled, which means he threw the ball to try and get batsmen out. Later on, he sometimes played as a wicket-keeper. A wicket-keeper is the player who stands behind the stumps to catch balls and help get batsmen out.
His highest score in first-class cricket was 53 runs. He achieved this against the Queensland team from Australia in the 1896–97 season. He also showed great skill for his club team, Christchurch. In the 1879–80 season, he took 71 wickets. This means he got 71 batsmen out, which is a fantastic achievement!
Roles Beyond Playing
John Wheatley also helped cricket in other ways. For several years, he was the only selector for the Canterbury team. A selector is someone who chooses which players will be on the team. He also worked as a coach in Christchurch. This means he taught other players how to play cricket better.
A Long and Remarkable Life
John Wheatley passed away in 1962. He was an incredible 102 years and 101 days old when he died. At that time, he was the longest-lived first-class cricketer ever! As of 2023, he is still one of the oldest first-class cricketers in history, ranking as the ninth-oldest. His long life is a testament to his strength and health.
See also
- Lists of oldest cricketers
- List of centenarians (sportspeople)
