Born(1910-05-26)26 May 1910Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Died13 August 2000(2000-08-13) (aged 90)Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
RoleUmpire
Tests umpired4 (1956–1958)
FC umpired10 (1956–1960)
PositionSecond-row, Prop, Hooker
Overview
James Hugh McMenamin MC (26 May 1910 – 13 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.
McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.
During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.
McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.
Biography
McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.
During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.
Umpiring
McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.
