About Derrick Townshend
Lived 1944 – 2013 (aged 69). Derrick Townshend was a Zimbabwean cricketer.
Derrick Walter "Dobbo" Townshend (19 April 1944 – 8 June 2013) was a Zimbabwean cricket administrator, match referee, and cricketer.
Townshend was born on 19 April 1944 in Johannesburg.
He was variously manager of the national team, coach and manager of Matabeleland, and a match referee in domestic competitions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Derrick Townshend?
cricketer (1944-2013)
When was Derrick Townshend born?
Derrick Townshend was born on 19 April 1944 in Johannesburg.
When did Derrick Townshend die?
Derrick Townshend died on 8 June 2013 in Bulawayo.
What was Derrick Townshend's occupation?
Derrick Townshend was a cricketer.
What nationality was Derrick Townshend?
Derrick Townshend was Zimbabwean.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derrick Townshend. https://biography.guide/derrick-townshend/
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