Leslie M Balfour-Melville
(1854-1937)
All Rounder
Inducted in 2002
Balfour-Melville's finest moment in his sporting career was on 29 July 1882. As captain, opening batsman and wicket-keeper, he led Scotland to victory over Australia at cricket. This was as remarkable an achievement in 1882 as it would be today! Balfour-Melville was also a tennis player, rugby player, skater, curler, long-jumper and billiards player. He was a prolific golf medal winner and captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1906.
- Played rugby for Scotland against England, 1872
- Scottish Lawn Tennis Championship winner, 1879
- Captained Scotland to a cricketing victory over Australia, 1882
- British Amateur Golf Championship winner, 1895
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