About Ken Weekes
Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 86). Ken Weekes was an American cricketer.
Kenneth Hunnel Weekes (24 January 1912 – 9 February 1998), better known as Bam Bam Weekes, was a West Indian international cricketer who represented Jamaica (1938–1947/48) and played two Test matches on the West Indies tour of England in 1939.
He was the cousin of renowned batsman Everton Weekes and As of 2024, the only other US-born cricketer to have played at that level is the Sri Lankan Jehan Mubarak.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Weekes?
Jamaican cricketer (1912-1998)
When was Ken Weekes born?
Ken Weekes was born on 24 January 1912 in Boston.
When did Ken Weekes die?
Ken Weekes died on 9 February 1998 in Brooklyn.
What was Ken Weekes's occupation?
Ken Weekes was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ken Weekes?
Ken Weekes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Weekes. https://biography.guide/ken-weekes/
MLA: "Ken Weekes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-weekes/.
Chicago: "Ken Weekes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-weekes/.
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