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Malcolm Ford

1936 – 1987

Scottish cricketer

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About Malcolm Ford

Lived 1936 – 1987 (aged 50). Malcolm Ford was a cricketer.

James Malcolm Clark Ford (29 December 1936 — 13 April 1987) was a Scottish first-class cricketer.

The son of the cricketer Alexander Ford, he was born in Edinburgh in December 1936. He was educated at the Edinburgh Academy. A club cricketer for West Lothian Cricket Club, Ford made his debut for Scotland in first-class cricket against Ireland at Paisley in 1960. He played first-class cricket for Scotland until 1966, making ten appearances. In these matches, he scored a total of 235 runs at an average of 18.07; he made one half century, a score of 50 against Ireland in 1961. Besides playing, Ford scored in a match between Scotland and Warwickshire in 1965. Outside of cricket he was employed as a sales representative. Toward the end of his life, Ford struggled with alcoholism and succumbed to its effects in April 1987. His brother was the footballer Donald Ford.

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Who was Malcolm Ford?

Scottish cricketer

When was Malcolm Ford born?

Malcolm Ford was born on 29 December 1936 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland cricket team.

When did Malcolm Ford die?

Malcolm Ford died on 13 April 1987 in Polbeth, Scotland cricket team, West Lothian.

What was Malcolm Ford's occupation?

Malcolm Ford was a cricketer.

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· Wikipedia: Malcolm Ford

· Wikidata: Q113234134

· DBpedia: Malcolm Ford

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