About Leslie West
Lived 1905 – 1982 (aged 77). Leslie West was a British cricketer.
Leslie Harold West (24 January 1905 – 12 November 1982) was an English cricketer. West was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Leytonstone, Essex.
West made his first-class debut for Essex, who he was invited to trial for in the 1928 County Championship against Northamptonshire. He made two further first-class appearances for the county, both in 1928 against Glamorgan and Essex. In his three appearances he scored 33 runs at an average of 6.60, with a high score of 30.
In later life he coached cricket. He died at the town of his birth on 12 November 1982 while attending a cricket dinner.
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Who was Leslie West?
cricketer (1905-1982)
When was Leslie West born?
Leslie West was born on 24 January 1905 in Leytonstone.
When did Leslie West die?
Leslie West died on 12 November 1982 in England, Essex, Leytonstone.
What was Leslie West's occupation?
Leslie West was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leslie West?
Leslie West was British.
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· DBpedia: Leslie West (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie West. https://biography.guide/leslie-west/
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