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Denis Compton

Cricket player of England. (1918-1997) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 78

Denis Charles Scott Compton was an English multi-sportsman. As a cricketer he played in 78 Test matches and spent his whole career with Middlesex. As a footballer, he played as a winger and spent most of his career at Arsenal, where he would win both the top flight and F.A. Cup.

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Career 6

ClubYears
England cricket team1937-1957
Arsenal F.C.1936-1950
Marylebone Cricket Club1936-1964
Middlesex County Cricket Club1936-1958
Europeans cricket team
Madhya Pradesh cricket team

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1939

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1997 · aged 78