Frederick Harper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frederick Harper

cricketer

Date of Birth: 24-Nov-1863

Place of Birth: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Jan-1937

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Frederick Harper (24 November 1863 – 19 January 1937) was a New Zealand cricketer.
He played fourteen first-class matches for Otago between 1886 and 1895.Harper was a stylish batsman and brilliant fieldsman who captained Otago in most of his matches.
He made 53, the highest score of the match, and the highest score of the short New Zealand first-class season, in 1887-88 when Otago beat Canterbury.Harper brought Joseph Lawton to Otago in 1890 as New Zealand's first professional cricket coach, and paid half of Lawton's salary for the first year.
Lawton's success led to his re-engagement for several seasons.Harper was a partner in the firm of Messrs McKerrow, Lees and Co, soft goods merchants.
He retired to live in Timaru with his wife, who survived him.