Deaths on June 15

Herb Pearson

Died on June 15, 2006

Herb Pearson, New Zealand cricketer (b. 1910)

Herbert Taylor Pearson (5 August 1910, in Palmerston North – 15 June 2006, in Auckland) was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Auckland in the 1930s and 1940s. He played in 30 first-class matches, scoring 1392 runs at an average of 30.26 with a best score of 172.

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Deaths on June 15

Herb Pearson

Died on June 15, 2006

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