Thomas Harman (cricketer) facts for kids
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Thomas de Renzy Harman
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| Born | 3 February 1861 Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Died | 21 April 1950 (aged 89) Christchurch, New Zealand |
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| Relations | R. J. S. Harman (father) Richard Harman (brother) Annesley Harman (brother) |
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| 1882–83 to 1901–02 | Canterbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 1 December 2019
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Thomas de Renzy Harman (born February 3, 1861 – died April 21, 1950) was a New Zealand cricket player. He played first-class cricket for the Canterbury team from 1882 to 1901. Outside of sports, he worked as a lawyer.
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Thomas Harman's Early Life and Career
Thomas Harman was one of several sons of Richard James Strachan Harman. His father was an important early settler in Canterbury, New Zealand. Thomas went to school at Christ's College, Christchurch.
Becoming a Lawyer
Thomas Harman became a lawyer, also known as a solicitor. He first worked with a partner in a company called Maude and Harman. After 1909, he worked by himself. In 1924, he started a new company with his son, Annesley, called T. D. Harman and Son. He also helped lead the Christchurch Building Society for over 40 years.
Thomas Harman's Cricket Journey
Thomas Harman was a middle-order batsman in cricket. This means he usually batted in the middle of the team's batting order.
Cricket Highlights and Family Connections
His best score in cricket was 65 runs. He made this while playing for Canterbury against the Wellington team in 1891–92. He was also the captain of the team in that match. Thomas's brothers, Richard and Annesley, also played first-class cricket for Canterbury. When the New Zealand Cricket Council was created in 1894, Thomas Harman was chosen as its first treasurer.
Beyond Cricket: A Talented Sportsman
Thomas Harman was good at many sports, not just cricket. He was a talented all-round sportsman.
Achievements in Other Sports
- He played rugby union for Canterbury, representing his region.
- He won the New Zealand men's long jump title twice. He achieved this at the national athletic championships in 1888 and 1890.
- He helped start the Christchurch Golf Club and chose the land for its golf course.
- Later, he also helped start the Russley Golf Club, which is also in Christchurch.
Personal Life and Legacy
On October 17, 1895, Thomas Harman married Jenny Cook. Their wedding was at St John's Church in Roslyn, Dunedin.
He lived his whole life in Christchurch. Thomas Harman passed away there in April 1950, when he was 89 years old. He was survived by his wife, Jenny, and their two sons and one daughter.
