About Denys Wilcox
Lived 1910 – 1953 (aged 42). Denys Wilcox was a British cricketer.
Denys Wilcox (4 June 1910 – 6 February 1953) was an English cricketer and schoolmaster.
Career
Wilcox scored more than 1000 runs in his last season at Dulwich College, then went up to Cambridge University. He played three years for the university team, scoring a century in the University Match in 1932 and captaining them in 1933.
He played for Essex between 1928 and 1947, and made a few appearances for Free Foresters in first-class matches after his Essex career ended, playing his final game in 1951. In 1946 he and Reginald Taylor set a record 8th-wicket partnership for Essex of 263 runs. He was joint captain of Essex from 1933 to 1939 Denys Wilcox died of leukemia in 1953 at the age of 42.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Denys Wilcox?
English cricketer (1910-1953)
When was Denys Wilcox born?
Denys Wilcox was born on 4 June 1910 in Westcliff-on-Sea.
When did Denys Wilcox die?
Denys Wilcox died on 6 February 1953 in Essex, Westcliff-on-Sea.
What was Denys Wilcox's occupation?
Denys Wilcox was a cricketer.
What nationality was Denys Wilcox?
Denys Wilcox was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Denys Wilcox. https://biography.guide/denys-wilcox/
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