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Glyn Owen

1909 – 1978

Welsh cricketer

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Lived 1909 – 1978 (aged 69). Glyn Owen was a British cricketer.

Joseph Glyn Owen (23 January 1909 – 17 February 1978) was a Welsh first-class cricketer active from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. A left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Owen played in over a dozen first-class cricket matches, as well as playing minor counties cricket for Surrey and Bedfordshire.

Born at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Owen made his debut in first-class cricket for Surrey against Middlesex at Lord's in 1930. His first appearance in the County Championship came in the following season, with four appearances in the competition (plus one non-Championship match against Middlesex at The Oval). which came against Hampshire in 1932, and included large partnerships with Robert Gregory and Alf Gover, to help Surrey recover from 150/8 to 316 all out. With his slow left-arm orthodox bowling, he took 16 wickets, but was fairly ineffective, averaging 44.37 per wicket, with best figures of 3/15.

Six years after leaving Surrey, Owen joined Bedfordshire, making his debut for the county in the 1939 Minor Counties Championship against Hertfordshire. Eight further appearances followed, in what was to be the final season before county cricket was cancelled following the outbreak of World War II. After the conclusion of the war, Owen resumed playing minor counties cricket for Bedfordshire. A final first-class appearance came in 1951, when the Minor Counties played Kent.

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Joseph Owen, Joseph Glyn Owen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Glyn Owen?

Welsh cricketer (1909-1978)

When was Glyn Owen born?

Glyn Owen was born on 23 January 1909 in Llanelli.

When did Glyn Owen die?

Glyn Owen died on 17 February 1978 in Eastbourne.

What was Glyn Owen's occupation?

Glyn Owen was a cricketer.

What nationality was Glyn Owen?

Glyn Owen was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glyn Owen

· Wikidata: Q19668413

· DBpedia: Joseph Owen

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