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John Gleeson
Australian cricketer (1938-2016) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 78
John William Gleeson was an Australian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches from 1967 to 1972. He is best known for his unique bowling style, which according to Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland "bamboozled batsmen" and could "regularly dumbfound the best batsmen in any team".
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Close ties
Ian Chappell Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
Bob Simpson Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
Doug Walters Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972- Keith Stackpole Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
- Graeme Watson Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
- Keith Slater Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
- Paul Sheahan Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
- Miriam Knee Teammate at Australia national team, 1967-1972
Career 1
ClubYears
Australia1967-1972
About this person
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2016 · aged 78
