kids encyclopedia robot

Thomas Harman (cricketer) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Thomas Harman
Personal information
Full name
Thomas de Renzy Harman
Born (1861-02-03)3 February 1861
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died 21 April 1950(1950-04-21) (aged 89)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Relations R. J. S. Harman (father)
Richard Harman (brother)
Annesley Harman (brother)
Domestic team information
Years Team
1882–83 to 1901–02 Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 12
Runs scored 223
Batting average 11.15
100s/50s 0/2
Top score 65
Balls bowled 56
Wickets 1
Bowling average 27.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/1
Catches/stumpings 7/–
Source: CricketArchive, 1 December 2019

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.

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.

kids search engine
Thomas Harman (cricketer) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.