About Richard West
Lived 1920 – 1985 (aged 64). Richard West was a British cricketer.
Albert Richard West (7 November 1920 – 8 June 1985) was an English cricketer. West was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Earl Shilton, Leicestershire.
West made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Oxford University in 1939 at the University Parks. He made two further first-class appearances for Leicestershire in the 1939 County Championship, against Hampshire at the County Ground, Southampton, and Sussex at the Central Recreation Ground, Hastings. He scored 50 runs in his three first-class appearances, which came at an average of 10.00, with a high score of 22. With the ball, he took 2 wickets at an expensive bowling average of 102.50, with best figures of 2/46.
He died at the place of his birth on 8 June 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard West?
English cricketer (1920-1985)
When was Richard West born?
Richard West was born on 7 November 1920 in Earl Shilton.
When did Richard West die?
Richard West died on 8 June 1985 in Earl Shilton, England, Leicestershire.
What was Richard West's occupation?
Richard West was a cricketer.
What nationality was Richard West?
Richard West was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard West (cricketer, born 1920)
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