About Bernard Hedges
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 86). Bernard Hedges was a British cricketer.
Bernard Hedges (10 November 1927 – 8 February 2014) was a Welsh cricketer who played for Glamorgan, making his first-class debut in 1950 and playing his last match in 1967. He played 422 first-class matches, all of them for Glamorgan.
Hedges played most of his cricket as an opening batsman despite starting his career in the middle order. He scored 17,733 first-class runs at an average of 25.22, with 21 centuries and a highest score of 182. His best season was 1961, when he scored 2026 runs at an average of 32.15.
Hedges was the first player to score a List A century for Glamorgan, doing so in 1963 with an innings of 103 against Somerset, helping Glamorgan to victory in its first List A match.
He died at his home on 8 February 2014.
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Who was Bernard Hedges?
Welsh cricketer (1927-2014)
When was Bernard Hedges born?
Bernard Hedges was born on 10 November 1927 in Pontypridd.
When did Bernard Hedges die?
Bernard Hedges died on 8 February 2014 in The Mumbles.
What was Bernard Hedges's occupation?
Bernard Hedges was a cricketer.
What nationality was Bernard Hedges?
Bernard Hedges was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Hedges. https://biography.guide/bernard-hedges/
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