About Raymond Smith
Lived 1923 – 1984 (aged 61). Raymond Smith was a South African cricketer.
Raymond Douglas Smith (1 April 1923 – 25 December 1984) was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket for North Eastern Transvaal from 1950 to 1956.
A wicket-keeper and tail-end batsman, Smith was North Eastern Transvaal's regular wicket-keeper in the 1951–52, 1952–53 and 1953–54 seasons. He made his highest score of 49 batting at number nine against Orange Free State in 1951–52, when he was North Eastern Transvaal's top-scorer.
Smith died in Benoni, Gauteng on 25 December 1984, at the age of 61.
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Who was Raymond Smith?
South African cricketer
When was Raymond Smith born?
Raymond Smith was born on 1 April 1923 in Bloemfontein.
When did Raymond Smith die?
Raymond Smith died on 25 December 1984 in Benoni, Gauteng.
What was Raymond Smith's occupation?
Raymond Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Raymond Smith?
Raymond Smith was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Raymond Smith (South African cricketer)
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