Oscar Andrews (24 July 1876 – 30 October 1956) was an Irish

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and

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player. When playing cricket he was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his debut for

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in their first first-class match against London County in May 1902, and went on to play for them seven times, his last game coming against

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in September 1909. His cousin also played for Ireland. Whilst he did not again feature for the Irish national side, he was seen to play for an Ulster side against the touring

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and for a North of Ireland side against

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in 1924. He also played for the

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in 1899. His field hockey career was marked by playing in the first club match in

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in November 1896 in which he scored six goals.

References

Wisden obituaries for 1956
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