Godfrey Evans
English cricketer and wicket-keeper
Born
August 18th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
May 3rd, 1999
25 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played for Kent County Cricket Club and England national team. Made contributions as a wicket-keeper and batsman during the 1940s and 1950s. Participated in several Test matches, showcasing skills behind the stumps. His career with Kent spanned over two decades, gathering a substantial record of dismissals.
Played Test cricket for England
Achieved over 100 Test dismissals
Part of Kent County Cricket Club's championship wins
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