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Harry Daer

1918 – 1980

English cricketer

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Lived 1918 – 1980 (aged 62). Harry Daer was a British cricketer.

Harry Bruce Daer (10 December 1918 – 19 December 1980) was an English cricketer. Daer was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born in Hammersmith, London.

Daer made his first-class debut for Essex against Worcestershire in the 1938 County Championship. He played 7 further first-class fixtures in that season, playing one more first-class fixture in the following against Yorkshire at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Daer very much adhered to the stereotype of a tailender, scoring just 60 runs in his 9 matches at a batting average of 6.66 and a high score of 17. More successful with the ball, Daer took 11 wickets at a bowling average of 35.18, with best figures of 3/21.

During World War II, Daer is mentioned in The London Gazette in January 1942 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Army Service Corps. He died in Plymouth, Devon on 19 December 1980. Daer had survived his brother, Arthur, by five months. He too played first-class cricket, having a more successful career at the highest domestic level.

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Who was Harry Daer?

English cricketer (1918-1980)

When was Harry Daer born?

Harry Daer was born on 10 December 1918 in Hammersmith.

When did Harry Daer die?

Harry Daer died on 19 December 1980 in Plymouth.

What was Harry Daer's occupation?

Harry Daer was a cricketer.

What nationality was Harry Daer?

Harry Daer was British.

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· Wikipedia: Harry Daer

· Wikidata: Q5668239

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