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Charlie Griffith

West Indian cricketer · Barbados · On the map · Athletes · Born 1938 · age 87

Sir Charles Christopher Griffith is a Barbadian former cricketer who played 28 Tests for the West Indies from 1960 to 1969.

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ClubYears
West Indies cricket team1960-1969

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1964

About this person

He formed a formidable fast bowling partnership with Wes Hall during the 1960s, but experienced a number of controversies during his career, notably being called for throwing twice, and fracturing the skull of Indian cricket captain Nari Contractor with a bouncer.

Country
Barbados
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1938 · age 87