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Robert Ian "Rob" Templeton MBE (born 15 March 1957) is a former Victorian cricketer. He was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia.

He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1989 New Year Honours for services to sport. [1]

In 1999, Templeton was named as the wicket-keeper in Melbourne Cricket Club's "Team of the Century". He played in two first-class matches for Victoria in 1982/83.

See also


  1. Australia list: "No. 51579". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1988. p. 30.

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