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Gerald Sly

b. 1932

Cricketer (born 1932)

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About Gerald Sly

Born 1932. Gerald Sly is a British cricketer.

Gerald Brian Sly (21 October 1932 – 5 September 2012) was an English cricketer. Sly was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Ealing, Middlesex.

Sly made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Oxford University at the County Ground, Hove in 1953. He didn't bat in this match, but did take the wicket of Colin Cowdrey in Oxford University's first-innings. The match ended in a draw. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.

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Who is Gerald Sly?

cricketer (born 1932)

When was Gerald Sly born?

Gerald Sly was born on 21 October 1932 in Ealing.

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Gerald Sly is a cricketer.

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Gerald Sly is British.

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· Wikipedia: Gerald Sly

· Wikidata: Q5549582

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