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J Mullagh

Johnny Mullagh

185y 4d near Harrow, Victoria
Born
August 13, 1841, near Harrow, Victoria
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
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N/A
Intl Career
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Profile & Biography

Unaarrimin, known as Johnny Mullagh, part of the famous Australian Aborigine team which toured England in 1868, playing an eyebrow-raising total of 47 matches. A talented allrounder, Unaarrimin hit 1698 runs at an average of 23 and took 245 wickets at only 10 apiece. In 1869-70 he was appointed as a professional by the Melbourne Club but he returned home to Harrow (Victoria) after six games. In 1878-79 he appeared for Victoria against an England XI, scoring 4 and 36 - the latter was this side's top score and the 9,000 spectators collected £50 for him. He was a fierce advocate of Aboriginal rights, and refused to live on one of the state-controlled reserves. He lived in a rabbitter's shack, continuing to play cricket until a few months before his death in 1891, the day after his 50th birthday.
Wisden Cricinfo staff

Batting Career Summary

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FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
FC120403620-0010

Bowling Career Summary

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FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
FC11280---4-000

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John Mullagh
An Aboriginal side captained by Tom Wills at the MCG in 1866