About Irvin Iffla
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 88). Irvin Iffla was a cricketer.
Irvin Bancroff Iffla (20 January 1924 – 16 March 2012) was a Jamaican-born cricketer who lived and played in Scotland.
Life
He was born in Kingston, Jamaica the son of Donald Keith Iffla (1893-1926) and his wife Epoldina Maud Patterson (1896-1963).
He played in four first-class matches for the Jamaican cricket team from 1947 to 1950. In 1951, he moved to Scotland to join Stirling County Cricket Club and is credited with popularising cricket in the country.
He died at 1 Hill Street in St Ninians just south of Stirling and is buried in Valleyfield Cemetery next to Stirling Castle in central Scotland.
Family
In 1945 he was married to Lucille Pearce in Jamaica. They had five children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Irvin Iffla?
Jamaican cricketer
When was Irvin Iffla born?
Irvin Iffla was born on 20 January 1924 in Kingston.
When did Irvin Iffla die?
Irvin Iffla died on 16 March 2012 in Stirling.
What was Irvin Iffla's occupation?
Irvin Iffla was a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irvin Iffla. https://biography.guide/irvin-iffla/
MLA: "Irvin Iffla." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/irvin-iffla/.
Chicago: "Irvin Iffla." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/irvin-iffla/.
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