Len Hutton
Cricketer and soldier, Ashes captain
Born
June 23rd, 1916
109 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1990
35 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An English cricketer and soldier, Hutton played as a right-handed batsman. His international cricket career spanned from 1937 to 1955. He served as captain of the England cricket team and led the team to a series victory in the 1953 Ashes against Australia. A prolific scorer, Hutton was the first English player to score 4,000 runs in Test cricket. His contributions to the game extended beyond his playing days, influencing the development of cricket in England. Hutton's cricketing achievements established him as a significant figure in the sport's history.
Captained England to 1953 Ashes victory
First English player to score 4,000 Test runs
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