About Don Spencer
Lived 1912 – 1971 (aged 58). Don Spencer was a British cricketer.
Walter Gordon "Don" Spencer (2 August 1912 – 20 July 1971) was an English cricketer. Spencer was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Chingford, Essex.
Spencer made his first-class debut for Essex against Somerset in the 1938 County Championship. He made a further first-class appearance that season against Middlesex. He scored a total of 27 runs in these two matches at an average of 9.00, with a high score of 10. Following World War II, Spencer returned to Essex to play a single first-class match in 1948 against Middlesex.
He died on 20 July 1971 at Chelmsford, Essex.
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Who was Don Spencer?
cricketer (1912-1971)
When was Don Spencer born?
Don Spencer was born on 2 August 1912 in Chingford.
When did Don Spencer die?
Don Spencer died on 20 July 1971 in Chelmsford.
What was Don Spencer's occupation?
Don Spencer was a cricketer.
What nationality was Don Spencer?
Don Spencer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Spencer (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Spencer. https://biography.guide/don-spencer/
MLA: "Don Spencer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-spencer/.
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