Richard Pahi Wixon (19 February 1957 – 19 January 2026) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class and List A matches for Central Districts and Otago between the 1991–92 and 1994–95 seasons.
Biography Wixon was born at Bluff in Southland on 19 February 1957. He was educated at James Hargest High School.McCarron, Tony (2010). New Zealand Cricketers 1863/64–2010, p. 142. Cardiff: The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. (Available online at the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. Retrieved 5 June 2023.) He played under-20 cricket for Otago, where he was coached by Jack Alabaster and was rated a "bright" prospect, and played rugby union as a back for South Island under-16 and under-18 sides.Soldier stands out, The Press, volume CXV, issue 33944, 10 September 1975, p. 32. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.) After joining the New Zealand Army, he played cricket for Combined Services teams and rugby union and was considered an "outstanding prospect" as a second five-eighth or full-back. He played for the Canterbury under-19 side,Locks should shine in invitation rugby, The Press, volume CXVI, issue 34129, 15 April 1976, p. 28. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.) and continued to play sport during his army career.18 wickets tumble, The Press, 1 March 1989, p. 72. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.)
It was not until 1988–89 that Wixon played any representative cricket. He played for Rangitikei and then Manawatu in 1990–91 and 1991–92 in the Hawke Cup.Dick Wixon, CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 February 2024. After taking seven wickets for Manawatu in the 1991–92 Hawke Cup challenge match against Southland, Wixon made his first-class debut for Central Districts later in the season. He played in four first-class and a single List A match for the side, taking 10 first-class wickets, before moving to play for Otago in 1993–94. In two seasons with the side, during which time he played club cricket for Albion Cricket Club in Dunedin, he played a further 26 senior matches, taking 24 first-class and 10 List A wickets.Seconi A (2013) Cricket: Albion to celebrate 150th, Otago Daily Times, 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2024.Paul J nd Letter to Ezra, Pt 2, The Bounce. Previously published in The Nightwatchman. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
Wixon died on 19 January 2026, at the age of 68.
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