Frank Worrell
Barbadian cricketer and captain
Born
August 1st, 1924
101 years ago
Died
1967
58 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Barbados
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A prominent cricketer, played for the West Indies from 1948 to 1963. Served as captain of the West Indies Test team, leading the squad during a period of significant development in Caribbean cricket. Played a crucial role in establishing a competitive team on the international stage, particularly noted for his leadership and sportsmanship. Worked as an educator and later contributed to cricket administration.
Captained the West Indies cricket team
Scored over 3,000 runs in Test matches
Played for Barbados in domestic cricket
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