Richard Pahi Wixon (born 19 February 1957) is a New Zealand former

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er. He played first-class and

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matches for Central Districts and

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between the 1991–92 and 1994–95 seasons. Wixon was born at Bluff in Southland in 1957 and educated at

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.McCarron A (2010) ''New Zealand Cricketers 1863/64–2010'', p. 142. Cardiff: The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians.
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at the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. Retrieved 5 June 2023.) He played under-20 cricket for Otago, where he was coached by

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and was rated a "bright" prospect, and played

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as a back for South Island under-16 and under-18 sides.Soldier stands out, ''

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'', volume CXV, issue 33944, 10 September 1975, p. 32.
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at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.) After joining the New Zealand Army, he played cricket for Combined Services teams and

and was considered an "outstanding prospect" as a second five-eighth or full-back. He played for the Canterbury under-19 side, and continued to play sport during his army career. It was not until 1988–89 that Wixon played any representative cricket. He played for Rangitikei and then Manawatu in 1990–91 and 1991–92 in the Hawke Cup.Dick Wixon
CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 February 2024. After taking seven wickets for Manawatu in the 1991–92 Hawke Cup challenge match against Southland, Wixon made his first-class debut for Central Districts later in the season. He played in four first-class and a single List A match for the side, taking 10 first-class wickets, before moving to play for Otago in 1993–94. In two seasons with the side, during which time he played club cricket for Albion Cricket Club in

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, he played a further 26 senior matches, taking 24 first-class and 10 List A wickets.Seconi A (2013
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'', 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2024.Paul J n
Letter to Ezra, Pt 2
The Bounce. Previously published in ''The Nightwatchman''. Retrieved 7 December 2023.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wixon, Richard 1957 births Living people New Zealand cricketers Central Districts cricketers Otago cricketers People from Bluff, New Zealand