Rupert de Smidt
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Full Name
Rupert de Smidt
Born
November 23, 1883, Cape Town, Cape Province
Died
August 03, 1986, Cape Town, Cape Province, (aged 102y 253d)
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Legbreak
TEAMS
Rupert De Smidt, who died in Cape Town, South Africa, on August 3, 1986, aged 102, was believed to be the oldest first-class cricketer. A fast bowler, he played four times for Western Province between 1911 and 1913, taking 16 wickets at 18.00 apiece.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Rupert de Smidt Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
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