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Don Shepherd

Welsh cricketer (1927-2017) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 90

Donald John Shepherd was a Welsh cricketer, who played for Glamorgan. One of the great county bowlers, he took more first-class wickets - 2,218 - than any other player who never played Test cricket.

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Glamorgan County Cricket Club1950-1972

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1970

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2017 · aged 90