Peter Burge Cricketer

Peter John Parnell Burge (17 May 1932 in Kangaroo Point, Queensland - 5 October 2001 on the Gold Coast, Queensland) was an Australian cricketer who played in 42 Tests between 1955 and 1966. After retiring as a player he became a highly respected match referee, overseeing another 25 Tests and 63 ODIs. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1965 and in 1997 was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) "for service to cricket as a player, administrator and international referee, and to harness racing."

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 17, 1932
Birth place
Kangaroo Point Queensland
Date of deathOctober 05, 2001
Place of death
Southport Queensland

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