Frank Mooney
New Zealand cricketer
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Francis Leonard Hugh Mooney (26 May 1921 – 8 March 2004) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in 14 Test matches as a batsman and wicket-keeper between 1949 and 1954.[2]
Born26 May 1921
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Died8 March 2004 (aged 82)
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
NicknameStarlight[1]
BattingRight-handed
Mooney in 1957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 26 May 1921 Wellington, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 March 2004 (aged 82) Wellington, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Starlight[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 47) | 11 June 1949 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 5 February 1954 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
He played for Wellington from 1941–42 to 1954–55, and toured England in 1949 and South Africa in 1953–54.
He was a company secretary by profession and after retiring from cricket he was a selector for the national team.[3]
