Norman Reid (cricketer)

Norman Reid

Cricket information
Batting style	Right-hand bat
Bowling style	Right-arm bowler
International information
National side	South African
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class Matches 1 13 Runs scored 17 395 Batting average 8.50 21.94 100s/50s 0/0 0/1 Top score 11 81* Balls bowled 126 941 Wickets 2 20 Bowling average 31.50 23.14 5 wickets in innings 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 Best bowling 2/63 4/52 Catches/stumpings 0/- 6/-
Source: CricketArchive

Norman Reid (26 December 1890 in Newlands, Cape Town – 5-6 June 1947 in Cape Town) was a South African cricketer who played one Test for South Africa in 1921, and also played first class cricket for Western Province between 1920 and 1923. He was described by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack as a "brilliant" fielder, but 17 runs and two wickets in his only Test was not enough to keep his place in the team.

Reid died in June 1947 in what were cryptically described as 'tragic circumstances'. Later research by Brian Bassano and David Frith revealed that Reid was murdered by his mentally unsound wife who then committed suicide. Reid's body was found in his bed on June 18, 1947, shot in his head. His death certificate concluded that the death took place during the night of 5-6 June 1947. ^[1]

References

• Player profile: Norman Reid from ESPNcricinfo

1. David Frith, Silence of the Heart