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Hugh Tayfield
Cricket player of South Africa. (1929-1994) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 65
Hugh Joseph Tayfield was a South African international cricketer. He played 37 Test matches for South Africa between 1949 and 1960 and was one of the best off spinners the game has seen. He was the fastest South African to take 100 wickets in Tests until Dale Steyn claimed the record in March 2008.
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- Neil Adcock Teammate at South Africa national team, 1953-1960
- Peter Heine Teammate at South Africa national team, 1955-1960
Clive van Ryneveld Teammate at South Africa national team, 1951-1958
Eddie Fuller Teammate at South Africa national team, 1953-1958
Jackie McGlew Teammate at South Africa national team, 1951-1960
Jack Cheetham Teammate at South Africa national team, 1949-1955
Paul Winslow Teammate at South Africa national team, 1950-1955- Roy McLean Teammate at South Africa national team, 1951-1960
Russell Endean Teammate at South Africa national team, 1951-1958- Jack Nel Teammate at South Africa national team, 1949-1957
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He was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1956. He was known as 'Toey' due to his habit of stubbing his toes into the ground before every delivery. He would also kiss the badge on his cap before handing it to the umpire at the start of every over.
