Frederick Burton (Australian cricketer)

Frederick John Burton (2 November 1865 25 August 1929) was a wicket-keeper who played first-class cricket for New South Wales, Victoria and in two Test matches in the 1880s for Australia.

Frederick Burton
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicketkeeper
International information
National side
Test debut25 February 1887 v England
Last Test10 February 1888 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 2 22
Runs scored 4 376
Batting average 2.00 13.42
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 2* 47
Catches/stumpings 1/1 25/7
Source: Cricinfo, 12 October 2022

He later lived in New Zealand where he was an established cricket umpire.[1]

References

  1. "Cricketer Dead: Mr. F. J. Burton, of Wanganui". Auckland Star: 8. 26 August 1929. Retrieved 30 March 2018.


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