Frederick Alexander (cricketer)

Frederick Russell Alexander (4 June 1924 – 17 May 1984) was an English cricketer.[1] He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace and off-break bowler who played for Middlesex during the 1951 season.[1] He was born in Acton Green and died in Harrow, London.[1]

Frederick Alexander
Personal information
Full nameFrederick Russell Alexander
Born(1924-06-04)4 June 1924
Acton Green, Middlesex
Died17 May 1984(1984-05-17) (aged 59)
Harrow, London
BattingRight handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
Right-arm medium
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 15
Batting average 5
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 8
Catches/stumpings 0/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 10 December 2019

Alexander represented Middlesex in two County Championship games during the 1951 season, making his debut against Surrey and following this up with a game against Sussex two weeks later. Alexander was a lower-middle order batsman who also played five games for the team in the Minor Counties Championship,[2] but was unable to score enough runs to secure a permanent place in the side.

Alexander also played football as a centre-back, and was on the books of league teams QPR and Charlton Athletic, but never made senior appearances for either. He played for Dartford and Margate in the Kent Football League.[3] Alexander's transfer from Dartford to Charlton Athletic set a record for a non-league club, as he and Riley Cullum were bought for £6,000.[4]

References
  1. "Frederick Alexander". Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  2. "Minor Counties Championship matches played". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  3. "Fred Alexander". www.margatefootballclubhistory.com. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  4. "Transfer". Daily Herald. London. 7 August 1953. p. 6.
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