Frederick Robert Spofforth (9 September 1853 – 4 June 1926), also known as "The Demon Bowler", was an Australian cricket team pace bowler of the nineteenth century. He was the first bowler to take 50 Test wickets, and the first to take a Test hat-trick, in 1879. He played in Test matches for Australia between 1877 and 1887, and then settled in England where he played for Derbyshire. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Fred Spofforth
Athlete
Notable For
Australian cricketer
Fred Spofforth's Historical Timeline
Fred Spofforth is born
Fred Spofforth, Australian athlete, known for australian cricketer, was born on 1853-09-09.
Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four
Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four wickets to England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia beats England by 7 runs in a match dubbed the "Death of English cricket" as Australian fast bowler Fred Spoffo
Australia beats England by 7 runs in a match dubbed the "Death of English cricket" as Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth takes 14-90 (7-46 and 7-44)
Associated Historical Events
birth
Fred Spofforth is born
Fred Spofforth, Australian athlete, known for australian cricketer, was born on 1853-09-09.
Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four
Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four wickets to England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia beats England by 7 runs in a match dubbed the "Death of English cricket" as Australian fast bowler Fred Spoffo
Australia beats England by 7 runs in a match dubbed the "Death of English cricket" as Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth takes 14-90 (7-46 and 7-44)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fred Spofforth born?
- Fred Spofforth was born on 1853-09-09 (Australian).
- What is Fred Spofforth known for?
- Australian cricketer
- What historical events involved Fred Spofforth?
- Fred Spofforth was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Fred Spofforth is born, Test cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses the second Test by four , Australia beats England by 7 runs in a match dubbed the "Death of English cricket" as Australian fast bowler Fred Spoffo.
- When did Fred Spofforth die?
- Fred Spofforth died on 1926-01-01.