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Ken Archer

Australian cricketer · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1928 to 2023 · aged 95

Kenneth Alan Archer was an Australian cricketer and broadcaster. He was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School. An opening batsman, he played domestic first-class cricket for Queensland for ten years, from 1946-7 to 1956-7. He played in five Tests for the Australian cricket team in 1950 and 1951.

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Career 2

ClubYears
Australia1950-1951
Queensland cricket team1946-1956

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Awards

Member of the Order of Australia1980
Australian Sports Medal

About this person

His younger brother Ron Archer played 19 Tests for Australia between 1953 and 1956.

Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2023 · aged 95