Hylton Ackerman (cricketer, born 1947)
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Hylton Michael Ackerman (28 April 1947 - 2 September 2009) was a South Africa
n first class cricketer who played for Western Province in the 1970s.
He attended Dale College Boy's High School
where he was headboy. His son, Hylton D. Ackerman, played test cricket
for South Africa
.
During his 234 first class games, the left-handed batsman had a stint with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
. Ackerman never had the opportunity to play test cricket
due to the 1970-92 sports boycott protesting the apartheid policies of the South African government.
He died in Cape Town
, aged 62.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n first class cricketer who played for Western Province in the 1970s.
He attended Dale College Boy's High School
Dale College Boy's High School
Dale College Boy's High School is a school in King William's Town, South Africa.Dale College was formed in 1861.The school boasts a vast history in the country, being renowned for its excellent academic, sport and cultural results...
where he was headboy. His son, Hylton D. Ackerman, played test cricket
Test cricket
Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
for South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
During his 234 first class games, the left-handed batsman had a stint with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Northamptonshire. Its limited overs team is called the Northants Steelbacks. The traditional club colour is Maroon. During the...
. Ackerman never had the opportunity to play test cricket
Test cricket
Test cricket is the longest form of the sport of cricket. Test matches are played between national representative teams with "Test status", as determined by the International Cricket Council , with four innings played between two teams of 11 players over a period of up to a maximum five days...
due to the 1970-92 sports boycott protesting the apartheid policies of the South African government.
He died in Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, aged 62.