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Albert Trott

Australian cricketer (1873-1914) · New Zealand · On the map · Athletes · Died at 41

Albert Edwin Trott was a Test cricketer for both Australia and England. He was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1899. He is believed to be the only batsman to have hit a ball over the top of the Lord's Pavilion.

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Career 6

ClubYears
Hawke's Bay cricket team1901-1902
London County Cricket Club1900-1904
Middlesex County Cricket Club1898-1910
Marylebone Cricket Club1896-1911
Australia1895-1899
Victoria cricket team1892-1896

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1899

About this person

He is also one of only two players to take two hat-tricks in the same first-class innings, the other being Joginder Rao. Despite his notability, having played in 375 first-class matches including 5 Tests, he was almost penniless when he killed himself at the age of 41.

Country
New Zealand
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1873 to 1914 · aged 41