Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1855 – 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia.[2]

Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball.[3] With Alick Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance.[4] They duly took the match to win by seven runs.
His son Jack Massie was a noted New South Wales cricketer in the 1910s.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Hugh Massie".
- ^ "Hugh Massie". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ "Classic Ashes clashes – 1882, The Oval". BBC. 2 November 2006. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ "Kennington Oval on 28th, 29th August 1882 (3-day match)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ "Jack Massie". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
External links
- "Mr. H. H. Massie". Cricket Magazine. 22 June 1882. Retrieved 19 February 2020.