T. Hearne, and according to Wisden, he "was seen at quite his best". His final match in England that year was for the amateur Gentlemen in one of their matches against the professional Players, at the Central Recreation Ground in Hastings. To protect his hands, Halliwell put raw steak inside his gloves, something he was the first wicket-keeper to do. After the South African tour of 1904, Halliwell was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. He did not appear again for South Africa after that 1904 tour, considered by some to be a "veteran who had had his day". He was considered a useful batsman, and his highest score was 92 runs, made against Somerset in 1901. Halliwell died at Johannesburg in October 1919 aged 55, after an operation for gangrene of the leg. References External links Barberton Halliwell from Cricinfo Ernest Halliwell from CricketArchive 1864 births 1919 deaths Gauteng cricketers London County cricketers Middlesex cricketers South Africa Test cricketers South African cricketers Wisden Cricketers of the Year Gentlemen cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers South Africa Test cricket captains Wicket-keepers