Fred Titmus
Cricketer and coach with long career
Born
November 24th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played as an all-rounder for Essex and England in cricket, starting his first-class career in 1952. Participated in 37 Test matches, contributing both with the bat and ball. Served as a coach for various teams after retirement, influencing new generations of cricketers. Titmus was associated with the English cricket scene for decades, demonstrating leadership and expertise in the sport.
Played 37 Test matches for England
Spent 18 seasons with Essex
Contributed significantly as a coach
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