About Derek Sealy
Lived 1912 – 1982 (aged 69). Derek Sealy was a cricketer.
James Edward Derrick Sealy (11 September 1912 – 3 January 1982) was a Barbadian cricketer who played in 11 Tests for West Indies from 1930 to 1939.
He made his Test debut at 17 years 122 days, and remains the youngest West Indian Test player.
He played for Barbados from 1928–29 to 1942–43, and for Trinidad from 1943–44 to 1948–49. In 1942, playing for Barbados against Trinidad, he took 8 for 8, dismissing Trinidad for 16.
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Who was Derek Sealy?
West Indian cricketer (1912-1982)
When was Derek Sealy born?
Derek Sealy was born on 11 September 1912 in Saint Michael, Barbados.
When did Derek Sealy die?
Derek Sealy died on 3 January 1982 in Trinidad and Tobago.
What was Derek Sealy's occupation?
Derek Sealy was a cricketer.
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