Patrick Shaw Fraser (15 June 1892 — 1 March 1962) was a Scottish first-class cricketer, sports agent and stockbroker.
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| Full name | Patrick Shaw Fraser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 June 1892 Raipur, Central Provinces and Berar, British India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 March 1962 (aged 69) Everton, Lancashire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Leg break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Charles Fraser (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1911–1913 | Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1925–1927 | Marylebone Cricket Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 14 September 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The son of Sir Andrew Fraser,[1] he was born in British India at Raipur in June 1892 and was educated in England at Rugby School.[2] Prior to the First World War, Fraser played first-class cricket for Scotland from 1911 to 1913, making six appearances, including playing once against the touring Indians in 1911 and twice against the touring South Africans in 1912.[3] Fraser served in the First World War with the Royal Garrison Artillery, being commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant in September 1914.[4] He later served in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, holding the rank of temporary captain in November 1917.[5] Fraser resigned his commission upon the completion of his service in October 1920, retaining the rank of captain.[6]
Following the war he made three first-class appearances for the Marylebone Cricket Club from 1925 to 1927, with all three appearances coming against Wales.[3] In nine first-class matches, Fraser scored 289 runs at an average of 17.00.[7] He scored two half centuries, with his highest score of 79 coming for Scotland against Ireland in 1911.[8] By profession, Fraser was a stockbroker and sports agent.[2] Fraser married Peggy McArthur in December 1921.[1] A resident of Alyth in Angus in the 1930s, he was charged with drink driving in January 1935,[9] resulting in a £7 fine and his licence being revoked for a year.[10] He died in England at Everton in March 1962. His brother, Charles, was also a first-class cricketer. Another brother was Alec Garden Fraser, an educator and clergyman.
References
edit- ^ a b Society and Personal. Aberdeen Press and Journal. 27 December 1921. p. 4
- ^ a b "Player profile: Patrick Fraser". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ a b "First-Class Matches played by Patrick Fraser". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "No. 28899". The London Gazette. 11 September 1914. p. 7223.
- ^ "No. 30564". The London Gazette (Supplement). 27 February 1918. p. 2578.
- ^ "No. 32096". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 October 1920. p. 10267.
- ^ "First-Class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Patrick Fraser". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "First-Class Batting and Fielding Against Each Opponent by Patrick Fraser". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ Glenisla Motorist Charged. Dundee Courier. 12 January 1935. p. 10
- ^ Alyth Man Fined £7. Evening Telegraph Dundee. 12 June 1935. p. 1