Dave Gregory (cricketer)
David William Gregory was an Australian cricketer of the 19th century. A righthanded batsman, Gregory was the first Australian national cricket captain, leading the side for the first three recognised Test matches between England and Australia in March and April 1877 and January 1879. Gregory was also the captain of the New South Wales team, notably during the Sydney Riot of 1879 when he rebelled against an unpopular decision by Victorian umpire George Coulthard during a game against the touring English team.
David William Gregory was born onApril 1845 at Fairy Meadow, near Wollongong, the son of Edward William Gregory, a bootmaker, and his wife Mary Anne ne Smith, who were married onMay 1835 at Sydney. His was educated at the St James Model School, Sydney.
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