About Michael Eagar
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 85). Michael Eagar was a British cricketer.
Michael Antony Eagar (20 March 1934 – 24 August 2019) was an English/Irish first-class cricketer. He played for Oxford University and Gloucestershire between 1956 and 1961. He also played cricket and hockey for Ireland. His father, Frederick Maitland Eagar (1896–1943) captained Ireland at hockey.
Mike Eagar was educated at Rugby School and Worcester College, Oxford. His highest first-class score was 125 against Free Foresters in 1956 in his third first-class match.
He became a teacher at Eton College and later at Shrewsbury School. His death was reported in The Times in August 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Eagar?
cricketer (1934-2019)
When was Michael Eagar born?
Michael Eagar was born on 20 March 1934 in Kensington.
When did Michael Eagar die?
Michael Eagar died on 24 August 2019.
What was Michael Eagar's occupation?
Michael Eagar was a cricketer.
What nationality was Michael Eagar?
Michael Eagar was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Eagar (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Eagar. https://biography.guide/michael-eagar-cricketer/
MLA: "Michael Eagar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-eagar-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Michael Eagar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-eagar-cricketer/.
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