Leo Prime
New Zealand cricketer
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Frederick Leopold Prime (19 November 1884 – 21 May 1923) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played two first-class matches for Auckland in 1907/08.[1][2]
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick Leopold Prime |
| Born | 19 November 1884 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 21 May 1923 (aged 38) Auckland, New Zealand |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 June 2016 | |
In Auckland cricket Leo Prime was regarded as "a brilliant field and a solid and forceful batsman", as well as a useful bowler and wicket-keeper.[3] On his first-class debut he was a member of the Auckland team that won the first-ever challenge match for the Plunket Shield when they beat Canterbury in December 1907.[3][4]
Prime married Doris Gittos in Auckland in November 1912.[5] He ran a furniture shop in Karangahape Road, Auckland.[6] He was a talented cellist who often appeared in amateur performances in Auckland.[7][3]
Prime died at his home in the Auckland suburb of Devonport in May 1923 after a short illness, aged 38.[3][8]
