Mynie Gustav Peterman

Mynie Gustav Peterman

Mynie Gustav Peterman (also known as M.G. Peterman) was a prominent South African cricketer who played for the South African national team during the early 20th century. He was born on 1st May 1904 in Cape Town, South Africa and died on 11th November 1957.

Early Life

Peterman was born and raised in Cape Town, where he developed a passion for cricket at a young age. He attended the prestigious Diocesan College, where he honed his cricketing skills and emerged as a promising young player.

Cricket Career

Peterman made his debut for the South African national team in 1924 against the touring English team. He was a right-handed batsman and was known for his aggressive style of play. Peterman played a total of 17 Test matches for South Africa between 1924 and 1935, scoring 847 runs at an average of 27.32. His highest score in Test cricket was 124, which he achieved against Australia in 1931.

Later Life and Legacy

After retiring from international cricket in 1935, Peterman continued to contribute to the sport as a coach and administrator. He is remembered as one of the pioneers of South African cricket, and his contributions to the sport have been recognized by the South African Cricket Association.

See Also

• History of cricket in South Africa
• List of South Africa Test cricketers