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Bob Crisp

South African cricketer (1911-1994) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82

Robert James Crisp was a South African cricketer who played in nine Test matches between 1935 and 1936. He appeared for Rhodesia, Western Province, Worcestershire and South Africa. Though his Test bowling average lay over 37.00, Crisp had a successful first-class cricket career, with 276 wickets at 19.88.

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Career 3

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club1938
South Africa1935-1936
Rhodesia1929-1931

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He is the only bowler in first-class cricket to have taken four wickets in four balls more than once.

Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1994 · aged 82