Roger Hartigan

Michael Joseph "Roger" Hartigan (12 December 1879 – 7 June 1958) was an Australian cricketer and administrator.

Batting at number eight in the second innings, Hartigan (scoring 116) added 243 runs for the eighth wicket – still an Australian Test cricket record – with Clem Hill (160) in oppressive heat at Adelaide Oval.

Hartigan, along with John Hutcheon, was given the credit for securing Brisbane's first ever Test Match in 1928.

[1] The match turned out to be a disaster for Australia losing by 675 runs but it did see the debut of Don Bradman for the home team.

[2] In addition to cricket, Hartigan also represented New South Wales and Queensland in baseball, playing in Queensland's first recorded inter-state baseball series against New South Wales at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground.