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Key moments and achievements from Trevor McMahon's life.
Trevor was born
· Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand
Education
Trevor McMahon studied engineering at Wellington Technical College between 1943 and 1948, receiving a technical education that would parallel his passionate commitment to cricket. His time at the college coincided with his early development as a wicketkeeper.
Education
Trevor McMahon studied engineering at Wellington Technical College between 1943 and 1948, receiving a technical education that would parallel his passionate commitment to cricket. His time at the college coincided with his early development as a wicketkeeper.
Career Start
McMahon began his first-class cricket career representing Wellington in domestic cricket in 1954. He would go on to appear in 37 first-class matches as a wicketkeeper, becoming a stalwart of the Wellington team over more than a decade of service.
Career Start
McMahon began his first-class cricket career representing Wellington in domestic cricket in 1954. He would go on to appear in 37 first-class matches as a wicketkeeper, becoming a stalwart of the Wellington team over more than a decade of service.
Career Milestone
McMahon earned his Test debut for New Zealand on October 13, 1955, during the country's demanding tour of Pakistan and India. He played five Test matches for his country between October 1955 and February 1956, contributing seven catches and one stumping in international cricket.
Career Milestone
McMahon earned his Test debut for New Zealand on October 13, 1955, during the country's demanding tour of Pakistan and India. He played five Test matches for his country between October 1955 and February 1956, contributing seven catches and one stumping in international cricket.
Career Achievement
McMahon set a Plunket Shield record with 23 dismissals in the 1960-61 season, a remarkable testament to his exceptional wicketkeeping prowess. The record highlighted his sharp reflexes and consistent excellence behind the stumps at the highest level of New Zealand domestic cricket.
Career Achievement
McMahon set a Plunket Shield record with 23 dismissals in the 1960-61 season, a remarkable testament to his exceptional wicketkeeping prowess. The record highlighted his sharp reflexes and consistent excellence behind the stumps at the highest level of New Zealand domestic cricket.
Historic Milestone
Following the passing of John Richard Reid in October 2020, Trevor McMahon became New Zealand's oldest surviving Test cricketer, a distinction he held until his death in 2026 at the age of 96. The honor reflected both his longevity and his place in the history of New Zealand cricket.
Historic Milestone
Following the passing of John Richard Reid in October 2020, Trevor McMahon became New Zealand's oldest surviving Test cricketer, a distinction he held until his death in 2026 at the age of 96. The honor reflected both his longevity and his place in the history of New Zealand cricket.
Trevor McMahon passed away
