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Patrick Oakden

1938 – 2011

English cricketer

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Lived 1938 – 2011 (aged 73). Patrick Oakden was a British cricketer.

Robert Patrick Oakden (9 May 1938 – 20 July 2011) was an English cricketer. Oakden was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, and was educated at Newark Magnus Grammar School.

Oakden made his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against Lancashire in the 1960 County Championship. He made seven further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against Hampshire in the 1961 County Championship. In his eight first-class appearances for the county, he took 17 wickets at an average of 42.82, with best figures of 4/78. With the bat, he scored 68 runs at a batting average of 9.71, with a high score of 24.

Outside of cricket, Oakden completed his National Service in the Royal Navy, during which he had served aboard . Following his first-class cricket career, Oakden played golf to a high standard, becoming the first person to represent Nottinghamshire at both cricket and golf since World War II. He died at the town of his birth on 20 July 2011.

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Magnus Church of England School
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Robert Patrick Oakden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Patrick Oakden?

English cricketer (1938-2011)

When was Patrick Oakden born?

Patrick Oakden was born on 9 May 1938 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

When did Patrick Oakden die?

Patrick Oakden died on 20 July 2011 in England, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

What was Patrick Oakden's occupation?

Patrick Oakden was a cricketer.

What nationality was Patrick Oakden?

Patrick Oakden was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Oakden

· Wikidata: Q7147427

· DBpedia: Patrick Oakden

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