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Gordon West

1923 – 2002

English cricketer

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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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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

· Wikipedia: Gordon West

· Wikidata: Q5585979

· DBpedia: Gordon West (cricketer)

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