Thomas Dixon
Thomas Dixon (1906–1985) was an Irish cricketer. He is recorded among cricketers associated with Irish cricket in the early-to-mid twentieth century.
Key facts
| Full name | Thomas Dixon |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1985 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Dixon played during a period when cricket in Ireland was organised primarily through club competitions and representative matches arranged by the Irish Cricket Union, the body that governed the sport on the island before its later reorganisation. Irish cricket of this era featured occasional fixtures against touring sides and against teams from England and Scotland, alongside domestic club play in Leinster, Ulster, Munster and the North West.
Significance
Dixon's inclusion in records of Irish cricketers reflects the continuity of the sport in Ireland through the first half of the twentieth century, a period that preceded Ireland's later development into a Test-playing nation.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entity: Q7788996