Fred Smith (cricketer)

Infobox Historic Cricketer


nationality = South African
country = South Africa
country abbrev = RSA
name = Fred Smith
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngbatting style = Right-hand bat
bowling style = -
tests = 3
test runs = 45
test bat avg = 9.00
test 100s/50s = 0/0
test top score = 12
test balls = -
test wickets = -
test bowl avg = -
test 5s = -
test 10s = -
test best bowling = -
test catches/stumpings = 2/-
FCs = 5
FC runs = 140
FC bat avg = 15.55
FC 100s/50s = 0/0
FC top score = 43
FC balls = 355
FC wickets = 3
FC bowl avg = 44.33
FC 5s = 0
FC 10s = 0
FC best bowling = 2/73
FC catches/stumpings = 2/-
debut date = 12 March
debut year = 1889
last date = 2 March
last year = 1896
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/47206.html Cricinfo

Frederick William Smith (31 March 1861 in Uitenhage, Cape Province – 17 April 1914 in Johannesburg, Transvaal) was an South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1889 to 1896.

Smith had an obscure background, and captained both Kimberley and Transvaal and was instrumental in the formation of the Transvaal Cricket Union. He won many trophies as a sprinter. He was a quick scoring batsman, a wicket-keeper as well as a change bowler. He moved quickly out of the cricket limelight after his career was over [ [http://www.vintcent.com/chvintcentcricket.htm South Africa's First International Side] ]

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