About Cecil Closenberg
Lived 1907 – 1985 (aged 78). Cecil Closenberg was a cricketer.
Cecil Closenberg (27 August 1907 – 9 October 1985) was a South African cricketer. He played in 22 first-class matches for Border and Eastern Province from 1926/27 to 1937/38.
Closenberg was an opening bowler. His best first-class figures were 5 for 47 for Border in their victory over Eastern Province in December 1934.
Closenberg died on 9 October 1985. He is buried in the Jewish cemetery at Pinelands, Cape Town.
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Who was Cecil Closenberg?
South African cricketer (1907-1985)
When was Cecil Closenberg born?
Cecil Closenberg was born on 27 August 1907 in Brakpan.
When did Cecil Closenberg die?
Cecil Closenberg died on 9 September 1985 in Cape Town.
What was Cecil Closenberg's occupation?
Cecil Closenberg was a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Closenberg. https://biography.guide/cecil-closenberg/
MLA: "Cecil Closenberg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-closenberg/.
Chicago: "Cecil Closenberg." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-closenberg/.
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