Patrick Fraser (cricketer)

Patrick Shaw Fraser (15 June 1892 — 1 March 1962) was a Scottish first-class cricketer, sports agent and stockbroker.

The son of Sir Andrew Fraser,[1] he was born in British India at Raipur in June 1892 and was educated in England at Rugby School.[2] Prior to the First World War, Fraser played first-class cricket for Scotland from 1911 to 1913, making six appearances, including playing once against the touring Indians in 1911 and twice against the touring South Africans in 1912.[3] Fraser served in the First World War with the Royal Garrison Artillery, being commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant in September 1914.[4] He later served in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, holding the rank of temporary captain in November 1917.[5] Fraser resigned his commission upon the completion of his service in October 1920, retaining the rank of captain.[6]

Following the war he made three first-class appearances for the Marylebone Cricket Club from 1925 to 1927, with all three appearances coming against Wales.[3] In nine first-class matches, Fraser scored 289 runs at an average of 17.00.[7] He scored two half centuries, with his highest score of 79 coming for Scotland against Ireland in 1911.[8] By profession, Fraser was a stockbroker and sports agent.[2] Fraser married Peggy McArthur in December 1921.[1] A resident of Alyth in Angus in the 1930s, he was charged with drink driving in January 1935,[9] resulting in a £7 fine and his licence being revoked for a year.[10] He died in England at Everton in March 1962. His brother, Charles, was also a first-class cricketer. Another brother was Alec Garden Fraser, an educator and clergyman.