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David McCay

1943 – 2016

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About David McCay

Lived 1943 – 2016 (aged 72). David McCay was a South African cricketer.

David Lawrence Cornelius McCay (18 November 1943 – 20 September 2016) was a South African cricketer. He played 17 first-class matches, mostly for Western Province, between 1966 and 1974.

McCay was a strongly-built all-rounder who began his first-class career with a six for Western Province against the touring Australian team in November 1966, going on to top-score with 82. Apart from those two performances his career was modest, and he played a few more matches over subsequent seasons before retiring.

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David Lawrence Cornelius McCay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David McCay?

cricketer (1943-2016)

When was David McCay born?

David McCay was born on 18 November 1943 in Hanover.

When did David McCay die?

David McCay died on 20 September 2016 in Cape Town.

What was David McCay's occupation?

David McCay was a cricketer.

What nationality was David McCay?

David McCay was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David McCay

· Wikidata: Q27825246

· DBpedia: David McCay

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