George Mann
English cricketer and captain
Born
September 6th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished cricketer, played for Nottinghamshire and represented England in Test matches. Served as captain of the English cricket team during the 1950s. Contributed significantly to the team's success in various international series. His leadership and skills as a batsman made a considerable mark on the sport during his active years.
Captain of the England cricket team
Played for Nottinghamshire
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