About Alan Britton
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 89). Alan Britton was a New Zealand cricketer.
Alan Edward Law Britton (3 December 1922 – 20 May 2012) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in eighteen first-class matches for Canterbury from 1945 to 1953.
Life and career Britton was born in Christchurch and attended Christchurch Boys' High School. He served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force in World War II. He continued to serve in the Territorial Air Force until 1977, when he retired with the rank of squadron leader.
He played as a wicket-keeper and useful lower-order batsman for Canterbury for five seasons. He was their keeper when they won the Plunket Shield in his first season, 1945–46, and again when they won in 1951–52.
Britton was a schoolteacher. He was the founding principal of Hornby High School in Christchurch in 1975.
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Who was Alan Britton?
New Zealand cricketer (1922-2012)
When was Alan Britton born?
Alan Britton was born on 3 December 1922 in Christchurch.
When did Alan Britton die?
Alan Britton died on 20 May 2012 in Christchurch.
What was Alan Britton's occupation?
Alan Britton was a cricketer.
What nationality was Alan Britton?
Alan Britton was New Zealand.
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