Frederick Harper

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.[1]

Frederick Harper
Personal information
Born(1863-11-24)24 November 1863
Bolton, England
Died19 January 1937(1937-01-19) (aged 73)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1886-87 to 1894-95Otago
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 14
Runs scored 297
Batting average 12.91
100s/50s 0/2
Top score 69
Balls bowled
Wickets 1
Bowling average 2.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/2
Catches/stumpings 4/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 1 February 2019

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.[2][3]

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.[4]

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.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Frederick Harper". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  2. "Otago v Canterbury 1887-88". CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  3. "First-class batting and fielding for 1887-88". CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  4. "Mr. F. Harper". Otago Daily Times: 10. 25 January 1937.


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