Joseph Duffy (cricketer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 1860 Ballarat, Australia |
| Died | 1936 (aged 75–76) Ballarat, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1888 | Victoria |
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Source: Cricinfo, 25 July 2015
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Joseph Duffy (1860 – 1936) was an Australian cricketer. He was born in Ballarat, Australia. Joseph Duffy played one important first-class cricket match for the Victoria team in 1888. He lived until 1936, passing away in his hometown of Ballarat.
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Joseph Duffy: A Cricketer from Ballarat
Joseph Duffy was a sportsman from the Australian state of Victoria. He lived during a time when cricket was becoming very popular in Australia. Playing cricket was a big part of Australian culture.
What is First-Class Cricket?
First-class cricket is a special type of cricket match. These games usually last for three or more days. They are played between two teams of high quality. Playing in a first-class match is a big achievement for any cricketer. It shows they are among the best players in their region or country.
Playing for Victoria
In 1888, Joseph Duffy played one first-class match for the Victoria cricket team. The Victoria team represents the state of Victoria in Australia. Playing for your state team is a great honor. It means you are one of the top cricketers from that area. Even playing just one match for Victoria was a significant moment in his career.
See also
- List of Victoria first-class cricketers
