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Alf Gover

Cricket player of England. (1908-2001) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 93

Alfred Richard Gover was an English Test cricketer. He was the mainstay of the Surrey bowling attack during the 1930s and played four Tests before and after the Second World War. He also founded and ran a cricket school in Wandsworth that coached many notable players.

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ClubYears
England cricket team1936-1946

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1937
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 2001 · aged 93