Henry De Gruchy
Australian cricketer (1898–1952)
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Henry De Gruchy (15 May 1898 – 2 May 1952) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1924.[1] He was a batting all-rounder, regarded as a useful change bowler but not a wicket taker.[2]
In district cricket he played for Carlton, first representing the club in the Metropolitan League when he was just eleven and he was a regular in the district team from the 1917–18 season. In 1924, he was selected as captain of a Victorian youth side which played against a South Australian youth side,[3] and in February 1924 he represented Victoria in a first-class game against Tasmania.[4] His Carlton career lasted twenty years, during which he often opening the batting with Bill Woodfull, and he became a life member of the club. He also played baseball for Carlton and Victoria.[5]
