Denis Foreman
South African cricketer and footballer
About Denis Foreman
Lived 1933 – 2016 (aged 83). Denis Foreman was a South African cricketer and association football player.
Denis Joseph Foreman (1 February 1933 – 23 July 2016) was a South African cricketer and footballer.
Foreman played cricket for Sussex from 1952 to 1967. He appeared in 130 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled occasional off-breaks. He scored 3,277 runs with a highest score of 104 against Nottinghamshire in 1967.
He also played 212 matches for Brighton and Hove Albion between 1953 and 1962, scoring 63 goals as an inside forward.
Personal life His grandson Bertie Foreman is also a Sussex cricketer.
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Who was Denis Foreman?
South African cricketer and footballer (1933-2016)
When was Denis Foreman born?
Denis Foreman was born on 1 February 1933 in Cape Town.
When did Denis Foreman die?
Denis Foreman died on 23 July 2016 in Portslade.
What was Denis Foreman's occupation?
Denis Foreman was a cricketer and association football player.
What nationality was Denis Foreman?
Denis Foreman was South African.
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