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Ray Illingworth

Cricket player of England. · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1932 to 2021 · aged 89

Raymond Illingworth CBE was an English cricketer, cricket commentator and administrator. He is one of only nine players to have taken 2,000 wickets and made 20,000 runs in first-class cricket. He played for Yorkshire, Leicestershire (1969-1978) and England (1958-1973) and was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1960.

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ClubYears
England cricket team1958-1973

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1960
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2021 · aged 89