Bill Voce
England cricketer and coach
Born
August 8th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An accomplished cricketer and coach, primarily recognized for contributions to the England national team. Voce played as a fast bowler and made his Test debut in 1937. He participated in the renowned Ashes series against Australia. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, sharing cricketing knowledge and skills with future generations. His expertise contributed significantly to the development of the sport in England.
Played 15 Test matches for England
Participated in the Ashes series
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