About Owen Davies
Lived 1914 – 1978 (aged 63–64). Owen Davies was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.
Owen Davies (1914 – 13 September 1978) was a West Indian cricket umpire. He stood in three Test matches between 1962 and 1965.
Davies was born in Wales and served in the Royal Air Force in the Second World War. After the war, he moved to Jamaica, where he spent the last 30 years of his life. He worked enthusiastically to promote cricket and cricket umpiring in Jamaica's rural areas, and was a member of the Jamaica Cricket Board of Control for some years. He was murdered by gunmen while sitting at home in St. Mary, Jamaica.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Owen Davies?
Umpire (1914-1978)
When was Owen Davies born?
Owen Davies was born in 1914 in Wales.
When did Owen Davies die?
Owen Davies died in 1978 in Jamaica, St. Mary, Jamaica.
What was Owen Davies's occupation?
Owen Davies was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Owen Davies?
Owen Davies was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Owen Davies (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Owen Davies. https://biography.guide/owen-davies-cricketer/
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