| Frank Hoar | |
| Fullname: | Frank Rutter Hoar |
| Birth Date: | 21 September 1896 |
| Birth Place: | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Death Place: | Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand |
| Family: | Newman Hoar (son) |
| Batting: | Right-handed |
| Bowling: | Right-arm legbreak |
| Role: | Bowler |
| Club1: | Wairarapa |
| Club2: | Wellington |
| Year2: | 1928/29 |
| Date: | 24 October |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/37407.html Cricinfo |
Frank Rutter Hoar (21 September 1896 - 27 May 1972) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for Wellington during the 1928–29 season.[1] [2]
Hoar was born at Wellington in 1896.[3] He played cricket for the Wairarapa cricket team during the 1920–21 season, going on to represent the side in the Hawke Cup between 1921–22 and 1945–45. Both of his first-class matches were played for Wellington during 1928–29 over the Christmas–New Year period. Primarily a bowler, on debut against Otago at the Basin Reserve he took three wickets before taking two and scoring 13 not out against Canterbury at Lancaster Park.[2]
Hoar worked as a sculptor. His son, Newman Hoar, played for Wairarapa, Nelson, and Wellington, making six first-class appearances, four for Wellinton and two for New Zealand armed forces sides during World War II.[3] [4] Hoar died at Masterton in 1972.[2]