Victor McCaffery
- August 11, 1918
- August 4, 2008
- 89 years
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Victor McCaffery, 89, Australian cricketer.
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|Victor McCaffery (11 August 1918 – 4 August 2008) was an Australian cricketer. He played five first-class matches for New South Wales in 1938/39.
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1.What was the nationality of Victor McCaffery?
- A.AustralianCorrect
- B.British
- C.New Zealander
- D.South African
Victor McCaffery was an Australian cricketer.
Source: biography introduction
2.In what year did Victor McCaffery pass away?
- A.2006
- B.2005
- C.2010
- D.2008Correct
Victor McCaffery died on 4 August 2008.
Source: biography introduction
3.For which team did Victor McCaffery play his first-class matches?
- A.Western Australia
- B.New South WalesCorrect
- C.Queensland
- D.Victoria
Victor McCaffery played five first-class matches for New South Wales.
Source: biography introduction
4.How many first-class matches did Victor McCaffery play?
- A.seven
- B.fiveCorrect
- C.nine
- D.three
Victor McCaffery participated in five first-class cricket matches during his career.
Source: biography introduction
5.During which season did Victor McCaffery play his first-class matches?
- A.1940/41
- B.1937/38
- C.1939/40
- D.1938/39Correct
Victor McCaffery played his first-class cricket matches in the 1938/39 season.
Source: biography introduction
6.What was Victor McCaffery's profession?
- A.Footballer
- B.Tennis player
- C.Rugby player
- D.CricketerCorrect
Victor McCaffery was an Australian cricketer.
Source: biography introduction
7.On what date did Victor McCaffery pass away?
- A.14 August
- B.11 August
- C.1 August
- D.4 AugustCorrect
The records indicate that Victor McCaffery passed away on 4 August 2008.
Source: biography introduction
8.Which sport is associated with the career of Victor McCaffery?
- A.Baseball
- B.Soccer
- C.Hockey
- D.CricketCorrect
Victor McCaffery is defined in his biography as an Australian cricketer.
Source: biography introduction
9.Victor McCaffery is listed in the 'See also' section alongside which group?
- A.List of Australian test captains
- B.List of Sheffield Shield winners
- C.List of Australian wicket-keepers
- D.List of New South Wales representative cricketersCorrect
The biography includes a 'See also' reference to the List of New South Wales representative cricketers.
Source: See also section
10.What primary external resource is linked to Victor McCaffery?
- A.Wikipedia
- B.Cricket Australia Archive
- C.CricinfoCorrect
- D.Espncricinfo stats
The biography lists Victor McCaffery at Cricinfo as an external link.
Source: External links section
11.How many matches did Victor McCaffery play for New South Wales?
- A.fiveCorrect
- B.eight
- C.four
- D.six
Victor McCaffery played exactly five first-class matches for the New South Wales team.
Source: biography introduction
12.In which state organization did Victor McCaffery play first-class cricket?
- A.Queensland
- B.Victoria
- C.South Australia
- D.New South WalesCorrect
Victor McCaffery represented New South Wales in his first-class career.
Source: biography introduction
13.Is Victor McCaffery known for playing more than five first-class matches?
- A.No, he played fiveCorrect
- B.Yes, he played ten
- C.He played twelve
- D.He played none
The biography explicitly states that Victor McCaffery played five first-class matches.
Source: biography introduction
14.On what date was Victor McCaffery born?
- A.11 August 1918Correct
- B.10 August 1920
- C.15 August 1918
- D.12 August 1919
Victor McCaffery was born on 11 August 1918.
Source: biography introduction
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