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Bob Willis

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English cricketer (1949-2019)

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Robert George Dylan Willis was an English cricketer, who represented England between 1971 and 1984. A right-handed fast bowler, Willis is regarded by many as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He was a part of the English squad that finished as runners-up at the 1979 Cricket World Cup.

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Bob Willis bowling vs New Zealand national cricket team at the Basin Reserve (February 1978)Bob Willis bowling vs New Zealand national cricket team at the Basin Reserve (February 1978)Bob Willis batting vs New Zealand national cricket team at the Basin Reserve (February 1978)Bob Willis batting vs New Zealand national cricket team at the Basin Reserve (February 1978)Willis (centre) with fellow commentators Botham and Gower, politicians Alastair Campbell and James ErskineWillis (centre) with fellow commentators Botham and Gower, politicians Alastair Campbell and James Erskine

Teams 5

Warwickshire County Cricket Club1972-1984
England cricket team1971-1984
Marylebone Cricket Club1970-1977
Surrey County Cricket Club1969-1971
Northerns cricket team

Awards 2

1978Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Member of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Bob 6

Simon HughesAlso played for Northerns cricket teamRohan KanhaiAlso played for Warwickshire County Cricket ClubJim LakerAlso played for Surrey County Cricket ClubBrian CloseAlso played for Marylebone Cricket ClubJack LeachAlso played for Marylebone Cricket ClubDennis AmissAlso played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2019 · aged 70
Wikipedia
12 languages

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