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Keith Lewis

1929 – 2015

English cricketer

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Lived 1929 – 2015 (aged 86). Keith Lewis was a British cricketer.

Leslie Keith Lewis (25 September 1929 – 10 October 2015) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Cambridge University in 1952 and 1953.

Keith Lewis attended Taunton School, where he was School Captain and played for the First XI, setting a record for the highest score for the school, 186 against Downside School, in 1948. After two years of National Service in the Army he went up to Pembroke College, Cambridge, to study Law and Economics. He gained his cricket and hockey blues, captaining the university hockey team. He also played hockey for Middlesex.

After finishing his studies he was employed by the meat suppliers Borthwick and Sons for 23 years, including periods in Australia and New Zealand. He married Elizabeth Winyard in 1955, and they had two sons and a daughter. They were married for more than 60 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Lewis?

English cricketer (1929-2015)

When was Keith Lewis born?

Keith Lewis was born on 25 September 1929 in East Finchley.

When did Keith Lewis die?

Keith Lewis died on 10 October 2015.

What was Keith Lewis's occupation?

Keith Lewis was a cricketer.

What nationality was Keith Lewis?

Keith Lewis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Lewis

· Wikidata: Q95587498

· DBpedia: Keith Lewis (English cricketer)

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