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Philip Snow

1915 – 2012

Fijian cricketer

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About Philip Snow

Lived 1915 – 2012 (aged 96). Philip Snow was a British cricketer, colonial administrator and athlete.

Philip Albert Snow OBE (7 August 1915 – 4 June 2012) was an English cricketer.

In 1936 Snow made his debut for the Leicestershire Second XI against the Nottinghamshire Second XI. From 1936 to 1937 Snow played four matches for the Leicestershire Second XI.

Snow made his first-class debut for Fiji in 1948 against Auckland during Fiji's tour of New Zealand. Snow made 5 first-class appearances on tour, with his final first-class match for Fiji coming against Auckland.

In his 5 first-class matches for Fiji he scored 121 runs at a batting average of 17.28, with a high score of 38. With the ball he took 4 wickets at a bowling average of 25.25, with best figures of 2/60.

Philip Snow was the younger brother of the scientist and author C. P. Snow – of whom he wrote the biography Stranger and brother: a portrait of C. P. Snow (1982) – and the historian Eric Snow. He was educated at Alderman Newton's School, Leicester and Christ's College, Cambridge, and was by profession a colonial administrator in Fiji.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Christ's College, Alderman Newton's School
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Philip Albert Snow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip Snow?

Fijian cricketer (1915-2012)

When was Philip Snow born?

Philip Snow was born on 7 August 1915 in Leicester.

When did Philip Snow die?

Philip Snow died on 4 June 2012 in England.

What was Philip Snow's occupation?

Philip Snow was a cricketer, colonial administrator and athlete.

What nationality was Philip Snow?

Philip Snow was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Snow

· Wikidata: Q7184399

· DBpedia: Philip Snow

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