Walter Raynbird
Walter Raynbird | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Hackwood Park estate, Winslade, England |
| Died | May 6, 1891 (aged 36) Home Farm, Hackwood Park estate, England |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, auctioneer, estate agent |
| Known for | English first-class cricketer for Hampshire |
Walter Raynbird (1 June 1854 – 6 May 1891) was an English cricketer who participated at the first-class level.
He was born at the Hackwood Park estate located in Winslade, near Basingstoke, where his father, Hugh E. Raynbird, held the position of estate manager for the Marquess of Winchester. Walter was active in club cricket with Basingstoke Cricket Club, presumably fulfilling the role of a bowler. His first-class career comprised two matches representing Hampshire County Cricket Club against Sussex during the 1880 and 1881 seasons. Throughout these games, he accumulated 25 runs, with a highest individual score of 13, and delivered 28 balls without claiming any wickets.
Outside his cricketing pursuits, Raynbird acted as the honorary secretary for the Basingstoke Sheep Fair until 1883 when his brother Robert—who also played first-class cricket—assumed the role. Professionally, he contributed to the family enterprise, Raynbird and Sons, operating as both an auctioneer and estate agent. Walter Raynbird passed away at Home Farm on the Hackwood Park estate in May 1891.