William Gardiner (cricketer)

William Gardiner (14 July 1864 – 27 January 1924) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Auckland and Wellington between 1882 and 1896.[1][2]

William Gardiner
Personal information
Born(1864-07-14)14 July 1864
Auckland, New Zealand
Died27 January 1924(1924-01-27) (aged 59)
Wellington, New Zealand
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 11 June 2016

He also played rugby for Auckland in the 1880s until a shoulder injury curtailed his career. He worked as a builder and contractor, his company being noted for building bridges and wharfs. He and his wife Catherine had one son, Norman. He died after a severe illness.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. "William Gardiner". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  2. "William Gardiner". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  3. "Mr William Gardiner. Well-known ex-athlete". New Zealand Herald. LXI (18621): 10. 31 January 1924. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  4. "Mr William Gardiner". Evening Post. CVII (23): 8. 28 January 1924. Retrieved 12 May 2017.


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