Henry De Gruchy (15 May 1898 – 2 May 1952) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1924.[1] He was a batting all-rounder, regarded as a useful change bowler but not a wicket taker.[2]

Henry De Gruchy
Personal information
Born(1898-05-15)15 May 1898
Sydney, Australia
Died2 May 1952(1952-05-02) (aged 53)
Melbourne, Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1924Victoria
Source: Cricinfo, 20 November 2015

In district cricket he played for Carlton, first representing the club in the Metropolitan League when he was just eleven and he was a regular in the district team from the 1917–18 season. In 1924, he was selected as captain of a Victorian youth side which played against a South Australian youth side,[3] and in February 1924 he represented Victoria in a first-class game against Tasmania.[4] His Carlton career lasted twenty years, during which he often opening the batting with Bill Woodfull, and he became a life member of the club. He also played baseball for Carlton and Victoria.[5]

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  1. ^ "Henry De Gruchy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ^ "CHARLESWORTH AND DE GRUCHY IN THE CRICKET LIMELIGHT". Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic. 16 February 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  3. ^ "CHARLESWORTH AND DE GRUCHY IN THE CRICKET LIMELIGHT". Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic. 16 February 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmania v Victoria at Hobart, 21-23 Feb 1924".
  5. ^ "Carlton man dies". The Herald. Melbourne, Vic. 2 May 1952. p. 10. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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