Frank Tyson

Cricket player of England. (1930-2015) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 85

Frank Holmes Tyson was an England international cricketer of the 1950s, who also worked as a schoolmaster, journalist, cricket coach and cricket commentator after emigrating to Australia in 1960.

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Northamptonshire County Cricket Club

England cricket team

Melbourne Cricket Club

International Cavaliers

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Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1956

About this person

Nicknamed "Typhoon Tyson" by the press, he was regarded by many commentators as one of the fastest bowlers ever seen in cricket and took 76 wickets at an average of 18.56 in 17 Test matches.

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United Kingdom