| Fullname | Alfred William Rushforth |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 23 April 1898 |
| Birth place | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Death date | 30 December 1985 (aged 87) |
| Death place | Taroona, Tasmania, Australia |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Club 1 | Tasmania |
| Year 1 | 1922-1937 |
| Columns | 1 |
| Column 1 | FC |
| Matches 1 | 24 |
| Runs 1 | 783 |
| Bat avg 1 | 18.64 |
| 100s/50s 1 | 0/3 |
| Top score 1 | 73 |
| Deliveries 1 | 0 |
| Wickets 1 | – |
| Bowl avg 1 | – |
| Fivefor 1 | – |
| Tenfor 1 | – |
| Best bowling 1 | – |
| Catches/stumpings 1 | 30/– |
| Date | 20 July 2020 |
| Source | https://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/7408.html Cricinfo |
Alfred Rushforth (23 April 1898 – 30 December 1985) was an Australian cricketer. He played 24 first-class matches for Tasmania between 1922 and 1937.[1]
For 25 years, Rushforth was employed by the Alexander Patent Racket Company in Launceston, Tasmania. In 1950, he was appointed general manager of the company, a position he held until his resignation in 1959.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Alfred Rushforth". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ Green, Christopher (2011). What a racket! : the illustrated story of the Alexander Patent Racket Co. Ltd., Launceston, Tasmania, Australia 1925-1961. Launceston, Tas.: Bokprint Pty. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9871085-0-0. OCLC 733310743