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Robert McKelvie

1912 – 1996

English cricketer

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About Robert McKelvie

Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 83). Robert McKelvie was a British cricketer.

Robert Douglas McKelvie (1 July 1912 – 5 January 1996) was an English cricketer. Mckelvie was a right-handed batsman who occasionally fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Blofield, Norfolk and educated at Malvern College, where he represented the college cricket team.

McKelvie made a single appearance for Buckinghamshire in the 1947 Minor Counties Championship against Hertfordshire. During the following season, he made his only first-class appearance for the Free Foresters against Cambridge University. He scored 10 runs in the Free Foresters first-innings, before being dismissed by Trevor Bailey. In their second-innings he scored 12 runs before being dismissed by Hugh Griffiths.

He died in Banbury, Oxfordshire on 5 January 1996.

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Important facts

Born
1 July 1912, Blofield
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 January 1996, Banbury
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Malvern College
Also known as
Robert Douglas McKelvie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert McKelvie?

English cricketer (1912-1996)

When was Robert McKelvie born?

Robert McKelvie was born on 1 July 1912 in Blofield.

When did Robert McKelvie die?

Robert McKelvie died on 5 January 1996 in Banbury.

What was Robert McKelvie's occupation?

Robert McKelvie was a cricketer.

What nationality was Robert McKelvie?

Robert McKelvie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert McKelvie

· Wikidata: Q7347544

· DBpedia: Robert McKelvie

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