Bob Simpson

Australian cricketer (1936-2025) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 89

Robert Baddeley Simpson, known as Simmo, was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian national team. He captained the Australian team from 1963/64 until 1967/68 and again in 1977/78. He later had a highly successful term as the coach of the national team.

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2025Died16 August 20252013ICC Cricket Hall of FameAward2007Officer of the Order of AustraliaAward2006Australian Cricket Hall of FameAward2001Centenary MedalAward2000Australian Sports MedalAward1985Sport Australia Hall of FameAward1978Member of the Order of AustraliaAward1965Wisden Cricketer of the YearAward1936Born3 February 1936