About Ray Heaven
Lived 1918 – 2004 (aged 85). Ray Heaven was a British cricketer.
Raymond Maurice Heaven (8 October 1918 – 4 February 2004) was an English cricketer. Heaven was a right-handed batsman who bowled leg break and who could also field as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex.
Heaven made his only first-class appearance for Essex against Yorkshire in the 1939 County Championship at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. In this match he ended Essex's innings unbeaten on 5. He did not keep wicket in this match, but did take 4 catches in the field.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Heaven?
cricketer (1918-2004)
When was Ray Heaven born?
Ray Heaven was born on 8 October 1918 in Shoreham-by-Sea.
When did Ray Heaven die?
Ray Heaven died on 1 February 2004 in Bristol.
What was Ray Heaven's occupation?
Ray Heaven was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ray Heaven?
Ray Heaven was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Heaven. https://biography.guide/ray-heaven/
MLA: "Ray Heaven." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-heaven/.
Chicago: "Ray Heaven." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-heaven/.
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