About Godfrey Lawrence
Lived 1932 – 2025 (aged 92). Godfrey Lawrence was a South African cricketer.
Godfrey Bernard "Goofy" Lawrence (31 March 1932 – 12 March 2025) was a Rhodesian cricketer who played in five Test matches for South Africa in the 1961–62 season.
He took 8 for 53 in the Second Test in 1961–62. His best first-class bowling figures were 8 for 42 (after taking 3 for 56 and making 32 not out at number 10 in the first innings) for Rhodesia against Western Province in 1965–66. He played for Rhodesia from 1952–53 to 1965–66, then two matches for Natal B in 1966–67.
Lawrence later moved to Australia. His son Stephen was a leading Australian rules footballer in the 1990s.
Lawrence died in Brisbane on 12 March 2025, at the age of 92. Before his death he was the oldest living South African Test cricketer.
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Who was Godfrey Lawrence?
South African cricketer
When was Godfrey Lawrence born?
Godfrey Lawrence was born on 31 March 1932.
When did Godfrey Lawrence die?
Godfrey Lawrence died on 12 March 2025.
What was Godfrey Lawrence's occupation?
Godfrey Lawrence was a cricketer.
What nationality was Godfrey Lawrence?
Godfrey Lawrence was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Godfrey Lawrence. https://biography.guide/godfrey-lawrence/
MLA: "Godfrey Lawrence." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/godfrey-lawrence/.
Chicago: "Godfrey Lawrence." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/godfrey-lawrence/.
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