About Allan Percival
Lived 1923 – 1985 (aged 61–62). Allan Percival was a Canadian cricketer.
W. Allan Percival (1923 – c. 1985) was a Canadian cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. As with his exact date of birth being unknown, it is also unknown where in Canada he was born.
Percival made his first-class debut for Canada in 1951 at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club. Later, in 1954 he played four first-class matches against English county opponents during Canada's tour of England. This included his final first-class appearance, which came against Yorkshire at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough during Canada's 1954 tour of England. In his five career first-class matches, he scored 61 runs at a batting average of 8.71, with a high score of 23. Behind the stumps he took 9 catches and made a single stumping. In Canada, he played numerous non-notable matches, including ones for Ontario between 1948 and 1952.
He died in Toronto, Ontario c. 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Percival?
Canadian cricketer (1923-1985)
When was Allan Percival born?
Allan Percival was born in 1923 in Canada.
When did Allan Percival die?
Allan Percival died in 1985 in Toronto.
What was Allan Percival's occupation?
Allan Percival was a cricketer.
What nationality was Allan Percival?
Allan Percival was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Percival. https://biography.guide/allan-percival/
MLA: "Allan Percival." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allan-percival/.
Chicago: "Allan Percival." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allan-percival/.
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