David Edmonds (cricketer) explained

David Edmonds
Fullname:David Baxter Edmonds
Birth Date:10 November 1907
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Death Place:Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand
Role:Wicket-keeper
Club1:Auckland
Year1:1933/34–1946/47
Columns:1
Matches1:11
Runs1:109
Bat Avg1:8.38
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:28
Hidedeliveries:true
Catches/Stumpings1:22/7
Date:21 August 2021
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/36968.html Cricinfo

David Edmonds (10 November 1907  - 6 January 1950) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played eleven first-class matches for Auckland as a wicket-keeper between 1933 and 1947.[1] [2]

In January 1950, while living in the Auckland suburb of Balmoral and working as a machinist, Edmonds was found at his home suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. He was taken to hospital and died there a few hours later.[3] His death was recorded as suicide.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Edmonds . 7 June 2016 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. Web site: David Edmonds . 7 June 2016 . Cricket Archive.
  3. Noted cricketer of Auckland dies after gas poisoning . Gisborne Herald . 7 January 1950 . 6 .
  4. Web site: Mental health help there for NZ cricketers . 12 June 2016 . Stuff. December 2011 .