ICC Hall of Fame
Inducted: 2009 | Career: 1877 - 1887
Fred
Spofforth
AustraliaHe may have only featured in 18 Tests, but Fred Spofforth certainly made a lasting impression, taking 94 wickets at an average of just 18.41. He was the first to take a Test hat-trick, in 1879.
Player Bio
Also known as "The Demon Bowler", Fred Spofforth was arguably Australia's finest pace bowler of the 19th century. He was the first Australian bowler to pick up 50 Test wickets, and also the first to take a Test hat-trick in 1879. He played Test cricket between 1877 and 1887, and then moved to England where he played for Derbyshire. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
date of birth:
9 Sep 1873
role:
Bowler
batting style:
Right-hand
bowling style:
Right-hand
Date of debut:
31 Mar 1877
