About Garth Wheatley
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 78). Garth Wheatley was a British cricketer and physicist.
Garth Angus Wheatley (28 May 1923 – 4 September 2001) was an English first-class cricketer active 1946–50 who played for Surrey and Oxford University. He was born in Twickenham; died in Uppingham.
Wheatley was educated at Uppingham School and Balliol College, Oxford. After achieving a first-class honours degree and a doctorate he returned to Uppingham in 1951 to teach physics, but was also master-in-charge of cricket for 32 years.
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Who was Garth Wheatley?
British cricketer (1923-2001)
When was Garth Wheatley born?
Garth Wheatley was born on 28 May 1923 in Twickenham.
When did Garth Wheatley die?
Garth Wheatley died on 4 September 2001 in Uppingham.
What was Garth Wheatley's occupation?
Garth Wheatley was a cricketer and physicist.
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Garth Wheatley was British.
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