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Walter Keeton

English cricketer (1905-1980) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75

William Walter Keeton was an English cricketer who played in two Tests in 1934 and 1939. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1940 and played first-class cricket as a right-handed opening batsman between 1926 and 1952 for Nottinghamshire.

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Career 3

ClubYears
England cricket team1934-1939
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club1926-1952
Grantham Town F.C.

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1940

About this person

Keeton scored a century against every other first-class county and his 312 not out made in just under eight hours against Middlesex at the Oval in 1939 is still a record for the Nottinghamshire team.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1980 · aged 75