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George Carew

1910 – 1974

West Indian cricketer

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About George Carew

Lived 1910 – 1974 (aged 64). George Carew was a cricketer.

George McDonald Carew (4 June 1910 – 9 December 1974) was a cricketer who played four Test matches for the West Indies between 1935 and 1948. He was a right-hand batsman from Barbados where he ran a taxi business.

He is best remembered for his innings in the Second Test against England at Port of Spain in 1947–48, when he scored 107 in a first wicket partnership with Andy Ganteaume that put on 173 runs. Wisden reported: "Wearing a chocolate-coloured felt hat and chewing gum the whole time, Carew, in an unorthodox display, used the hook and pull freely in a dazzling exhibition." He toured India with the West Indian team later that year but played only one Test.

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Barbados
Also known as
George McDonald Carew

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Carew?

West Indian cricketer (1910-1974)

When was George Carew born?

George Carew was born on 4 June 1910.

When did George Carew die?

George Carew died on 9 December 1974.

What was George Carew's occupation?

George Carew was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Carew?

George Carew's recorded nationality: Barbados.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Carew

· Wikidata: Q5537677

· DBpedia: George Carew (cricketer)

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