Huntington Ian Ross

Name:Huntington, Ian Ross
Date of Birth:18 October 1931
Career:1951/52 - 1968/69
Teams:Melbourne, University
Matches:189
Batting Style:LHB
Bowling Style:RAMP


Ian Huntington was a fine all-round sportsman, excelling at tennis, baseball, hockey, basketball and cricket. He represented the State at both cricket and baseball and was also an accomplished football umpire, officiating in 6 VFL games. Ian played cricket for Melbourne, Melbourne University and Victoria. He made a sensational VCA debut for Melbourne in the 1951/52 final, scoring 69* in the Demons’ win over Fitzroy. He scored 205 for the Victorian 2nds against NSW in 1955/56, adding 353 with his Melbourne team-mate Barry Stevens in Sydney.

Ian has been an intrepid crusader for encouraging young cricketers, and is still very active in this area.


Batting
InningsN.O.RunsBatting AvgHigh Score50s100s
20729667437.491823813

Bowling
RunsWicketsBowling AvgBest5wi10wmCt/St
283311924.806/362 114/1