On the 2 November 1998, Australian cricketer Fred Freer, died in Melbourne, Australia, aged 82.

Born in 1915, Freer was a fast-medium bowler, said to be more accurate than Keith Miller, who was called into the Australian team for the Second Test in 1946 against England, after the leading Australian fast bowler Ray Lindwall was struck down by chickenpox.

In the one and only Test Freer played in, who bowled Cyril Washbrook for one and claimed the wickets of  Jack Ikin and Denis Compton, who was caught out by Don Bradman.

Freer hit 3 fours and a 6 in his 28 not out, the only time he batted for Australia.

 Australia made 659 for 8 declared, and  won by an innings and 33 runs.

Freer also played Australian Rules Football for Victorian Football Association side Yarraville.

2 November, 2019