Merv Wallace
United KingdomathleteMaleb. 19308.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Merv Wallace is a former New Zealand cricketer renowned for his contributions to the sport in New Zealand, later taking on the role of coaching the national team. His legacy in cricket is complemented by his family's athletic prowess, as he is the grandfather of golfer Ryan Fox, who recently won his first major championship.
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Merv Wallace was a test cricket captain for New Zealand and coach of the side when they secured their first test victory.
Ryan Fox: King’s College First XV history of British Open winnerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-20
New Zealand· 2026-07-20
Merv Wallace, Ryan Fox's grandfather, captained and coached the New Zealand cricket team.
The Open 2026: Ryan Fox wins first major title after keeping cool in Birkdale heatBBC·United Kingdom· 2026-07-20
United Kingdom· 2026-07-20
Merv Wallace is Ryan Fox's grandfather and a former New Zealand cricketer.
Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open ChampionshipCNN·
United States· 2026-07-19
United States· 2026-07-19
