Ernest Halliwell
Ernest Austin "Barberton" Halliwell (7 September 1864 – 2 October 1919) was a first-class cricketer, who played eight Test matches for South Africa between 1892 and 1902, including three as captain. He played as a wicket-keeper, and was the first to put raw steaks inside his gloves to protect his hands. At his peak, he was considered one of the best wicket-keepers in the world, and was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1905. He was particularly praised for standing close to the wickets, even against fast bowlers.
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| Full name | Ernest Austin Halliwell | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 September 1864 Ealing, Middlesex, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 2 October 1919 (aged 55) Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Barberton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Richard Halliwell, father | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 18) | 19 March 1892 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 8 November 1902 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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