Mickey Roche, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian rules footballer and cricketer
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Place of Birth: Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
About Mickey Roche
- William ("Mickey") Roche (born 20 July 1871, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia; died 2 January 1950, East Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian cricketer who played in Australia and England. Mickey (also known as Micky) Roche was an off-spinner and useful lower-order right-handed batsman who represented Victoria between 1895 and 1898.
- He also served Middlesex as a professional from 1897 and 1900. His best season was in 1899 when he took 60 wickets (which included 7 for 103 versus Lancashire).
- Whilst batting at number 11, he scored 74 not out versus Kent, adding a county record stand of 230 for the 10th wicket with Richard Nicholls. Roche also played for the Melbourne Football Club between 1893 and 1895.
- In June 1895 he kicked six goals in a game, the most by any Melbourne played in the Victorian Football Association competition.
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See Also
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