Vernon Ransford

Infobox Historic Cricketer


nationality = Australian
country = Australia
country abbrev = Aus
name = Vernon Ransford
picture = VRansfordSigned.jpg
batting style = Left-handed batsman
bowling style = Slow left-arm orthodox
tests = 20
test runs = 1211
test bat avg = 37.84
test 100s/50s = 1/5
test top score = 143*
test balls = 43
test wickets = 1
test bowl avg = 28.00
test 5s = 0
test 10s = 0
test best bowling = 1/9
test catches/stumpings = 10/0
FCs = 142
FC runs = 8268
FC bat avg = 42.39
FC 100s/50s = 25/32
FC top score = 190
FC balls = 1692
FC wickets = 419
FC bowl avg = 29.92
FC 5s = 1
FC 10s = 0
FC best bowling = 6/38
FC catches/stumpings = 74/0
debut date = 13 December
debut year = 1907
last date = 1 March
last year = 1912
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/7308.html Cricinfo

Vernon Seymour Ransford (born March 20, 1885 in South Yarra, Victoria, died March 19, 1958 in Brighton, Victoria) was an Australian cricketer who played in 20 Tests between 1907 and 1912. His best series was the 1909 tour of England when he topped the Australian batting averages, helped by a career best score of 143 not out. The following year he was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. After retiring from playing he served as secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club (where he had played his domestic cricket) from 1939 to 1957.

External links

* [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/7308.html Cricinfo article on Vernon Ransford]
* [http://www.brightoncemetery.com/HistoricInterments/150Names/ransfordv.htm Vernon Seymour Ransford (1885-1958)] Gravesite at Brighton General Cemetery (Vic)