Joey Palmer
Cricket Player
1859 – 1910
Who was Joey Palmer?
George Eugene "Joey" Palmer was an Australian cricketer who played in 17 Tests between 1880 and 1886.
"Joey" Palmer had an intense career, His Test career was short in years but he toured England 4 times and at his peak he was considered a top medium pace spinner. Palmer had a particular love for the SCG, where his best Test bowling of 7-65 occurred.
After returning from the 1886 tour to England he damaged his knee and never played Test cricket again but came to play first class cricket in Australia until the end of 1896/97.
Palmer was also a leading Australian rules footballer for South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football Association.
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