Charles Morgan (Queensland cricketer)
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| Born | 10 January 1877 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 12 July 1942 (aged 65) Brisbane, Australia |
Source: Cricinfo, 5 October 2020 | |
Charles Morgan (10 January 1877 – 12 July 1942) was an Australian cricketer. He played in seven first-class matches for Queensland between 1899 and 1906.[1]
Morgan played for Valley in Brisbane electorate cricket and was a highly successful batsman at district level being referred to as the "Trumper of Brisbane". He scored 258 not out in a district game setting the record for highest score in Brisbane cricket which stood until the 1980's.[2]
After his playing career Morgan coached cricket at secondary schools in Brisbane.[3] In 1934 the Queensland Cricket Association was criticized for not doing more to support former players and Morgan was mentioned as a player who had contributed to Queensland cricket and was deserving of financial support.[4]
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- ^ "Charles Morgan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Cricket Notes". Toowoomba Chronicle. Toowoomba, QLD. 8 March 1918. p. 3. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Cricket for Boys". Sunday Mail. Brisbane, QLD. 16 November 1930. p. 23. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Our Old Cricket Soldiers Just Fade Away!". Truth. Brisbane, QLD. 21 October 1934. p. 23. Retrieved 21 December 2020.