About Leonard Greenwood
Lived 1899 – 1982 (aged 83). Leonard Greenwood was a British cricketer and school teacher.
Leonard Warwick Greenwood (25 March 1899 – 20 July 1982) was an English first-class cricketer who played in five matches in the years after the First World War.
He made his debut for Oxford University against Gentlemen of England in May 1919, making 2 in his only innings; this was the first first-class game to be played after the war. The following season he appeared for Somerset against Oxford, making 16 and 0. Between 1922 and 1926 he played three times for Worcestershire, but made only 33 runs in four innings.
During World War I Greenwood was an officer in the Royal Flying Corps and then in the Royal Air Force. He was a master at Abberley Hall School near Worcester.
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Who was Leonard Greenwood?
English cricketer (1899-1982)
When was Leonard Greenwood born?
Leonard Greenwood was born on 25 March 1899 in Toxteth Park.
When did Leonard Greenwood die?
Leonard Greenwood died on 20 July 1982 in Astley.
What was Leonard Greenwood's occupation?
Leonard Greenwood was a cricketer and school teacher.
What nationality was Leonard Greenwood?
Leonard Greenwood was British.
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· Wikipedia: Leonard Greenwood
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