Alan Fraser (cricketer)
Alan Fraser | |
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| Born | July 13, 1892 Perth, Scotland |
| Died | August 28, 1962 (aged 70) Dundee, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, auctioneer, managing director |
| Known for | Scottish first-class cricketer, president of Forfarshire Cricket Club |
Alan Fraser (13 July 1892 – 28 August 1962) was a Scottish cricketer who competed at the first-class level.
Fraser, a native of Perth, received his education at Merchiston Castle School. He initially represented Perthshire in club cricket until 1913, before transferring to Forfarshire in 1914. His military service during the First World War was with the British Army's Mechanised Transport Corps. Following the war, he returned to play for Forfarshire and earned selection to represent Scotland in a first-class encounter against Ireland held in Dublin in 1921. In that fixture, he accumulated 9 runs and delivered seven overs without taking a wicket. The Perthshire Advertiser described him as an exceptional slip fielder in 1924, and he led Forfarshire as captain until stepping down in 1927.
In the Second World War era, Fraser held the position of president of Forfarshire Cricket Club, playing a key role in maintaining cricket activities at Forthill. Beyond his sporting commitments, he was the managing director of Peter McIntyre Ltd., a firm specializing in auctioneering and livestock sales. Fraser passed away in Dundee in 1962. His brother, William Lovat Fraser, also distinguished himself as both a cricketer and rugby union player.