Gubby Allen
English cricketer (1902-1989) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 87
Sir George Oswald Browning "Gubby" Allen CBE was a cricketer who captained England in eleven Test matches. In first-class matches, he played for Middlesex and Cambridge University.
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Career 4
ClubYears
England cricket team1930-1948
Marylebone Cricket Club1923-1953
Cambridge University Cricket Club1922-1923
Middlesex County Cricket Club1921-1950
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About this person
A fast bowler and hard-hitting lower-order batsman, Allen later became an influential cricket administrator who held key positions in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which effectively ruled English cricket at the time; he also served as chairman of the England selectors.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1989 · aged 87
