About Gordon West
Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 78–79). Gordon West was a British cricketer.
Gordon West (7 August 1923 – December 2002) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Essex. He was born in Upton Park and died in Southend-on-Sea.
West played Minor Counties cricket between 1949 and 1955, though he only played two first-class matches, the first a University Match against Cambridge University. West's second and final first-class match came against a Commonwealth XI, consisting mostly of foreign first-class and West Indian Test players.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gordon West?
English cricketer (1923-2002)
When was Gordon West born?
Gordon West was born on 7 August 1923.
When did Gordon West die?
Gordon West died in 2002.
What was Gordon West's occupation?
Gordon West was a cricketer.
What nationality was Gordon West?
Gordon West was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gordon West (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon West. https://biography.guide/gordon-west/
MLA: "Gordon West." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-west/.
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