John Goddard

Cricketer and manager for England

John Goddard - Cricketer and manager for England
Born

1919
106 years ago

Died

August 26th, 1987
38 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A Barbadian-English cricketer and manager, played first-class cricket for England's national team. Born in Barbados, Goddard moved to England where his cricketing career flourished. He served as captain of the English national team in the late 1950s and contributed to British cricket in various capacities, including management roles. His strategic approach to the game helped influence the development of cricket in England.

Played for the England national cricket team

Served as captain during the 1950s

Managed and developed cricket teams in England

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