Bob Willis
English cricketer (1949-2019) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70
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.
Bob Willis is read about 130 times a day, in 12 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Bob Woolmer Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1981
Ian Botham Teammate at England cricket team, 1977-1984- Rachael Heyhoe Flint Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1979
- Tony Greig Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1977
Geoffrey Boycott Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1982
Graham Gooch Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1984
Dennis Amiss Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1977
Alvin Kallicharran Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1972-1984
Brian Close Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1976
David Gower Teammate at England cricket team, 1978-1984- Alan Knott Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1981
Derek Underwood Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1982
John Edrich Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1976
Mike Brearley Teammate at England cricket team, 1976-1981
Rohan Kanhai Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1972-1977
Chris Old Teammate at England cricket team, 1972-1981- Geoff Arnold Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1975
Mike Hendrick Teammate at England cricket team, 1974-1981
Bob Taylor Teammate at England cricket team, 1971-1984- Geoff Miller Teammate at England cricket team, 1976-1984
- Graham Dilley Teammate at England cricket team, 1979-1984
- Peter Willey Teammate at England cricket team, 1976-1984
- Geoff Humpage Teammate at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, 1974-1984
Phil Edmonds Teammate at England cricket team, 1975-1984
Career 5
ClubYears
Warwickshire County Cricket Club1972-1984
England cricket team1971-1984
Marylebone Cricket Club1970-1977
Surrey County Cricket Club1969-1971
Northerns cricket team
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2019 · aged 70
