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Jack Cowie

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New Zealand cricketer (1912-1994)

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John Cowie was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949. His Test opportunities were restricted by New Zealand's limited programme, and his cricket career was interrupted by World War II from 1939 to 1945.

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New Zealand national cricket team1937-1949
Auckland cricket team

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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John Cowie was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949. His Test opportunities were restricted by New Zealand's limited programme, and his cricket career was interrupted by World War II from 1939 to 1945. Following the 1937 tour of England, Wisden commented: "Had he been an Australian, he might have been termed a wonder of the age."

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New Zealand
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1912 to 1994 · aged 82
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