About Bob Richards
Born 1934. Bob Richards is a British cricketer.
Robert John Richards (born 5 June 1934) is a former English cricketer. Richards was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Winchester, Hampshire.
Richards made his only first-class appearance for Essex at the age of 36 against Jamaica during their tour of England in 1970. In a three-day match which was heavily curtailed due to rain, Richards wasn't called upon to bat, while keeping wicket he took no catches and made no stumpings. He wasn't called upon by Essex again following this match, though did continue to play the occasional Second XI match for the county.
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Who is Bob Richards?
cricketer (born 1934)
When was Bob Richards born?
Bob Richards was born on 5 June 1934 in Winchester.
What is Bob Richards's occupation?
Bob Richards is a cricketer.
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Bob Richards is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Richards (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Richards. https://biography.guide/bob-richards-cricketer/
MLA: "Bob Richards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-richards-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Bob Richards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-richards-cricketer/.
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