Frederick Ohlson
New Zealand cricketer
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Frederick John Ohlson (29 June 1865 – 20 May 1942) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played eleven first-class matches for Auckland between 1894 and 1903.[2][3]
Auckland, New Zealand
Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
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| Full name | Frederick John Ohlson | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 June 1865 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 20 May 1942 (aged 76) Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Curly[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||
| 1894/95–1902/03 | Auckland | ||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 June 2016 | |||||||||||||||
A middle-order batsman, Ohlson's highest first-class score was 59 not out, which was also Auckland's highest score in the drawn match against the touring New South Wales team in January 1896.[4]
After his playing career, Ohlson became a prominent administrator of cricket in Auckland.[1] He also administered rugby union after a successful career in the game, in which he represented Auckland.[5] He also coached tennis, and was a life member of 11 sporting organisations.[6]
Ohlson worked as a schoolteacher in and around Auckland, finishing his career by serving as headmaster at Maungawhau School in Mount Eden for 15 years.[6] He died at his home in the Auckland suburb of Epsom in May 1942, aged 76, leaving his wife Janet and their four sons.[6][7]