About Ted Corbett
Lived 1935 – 2017 (aged 82). Ted Corbett was a British cricketer.
Edwin Fawdry Corbett (21 February 1935 – 9 August 2017) was an English cricket writer and sports journalist. Best known for his cricket journalism, Corbett also covered both rugby codes, soccer, snooker, golf and athletics. He reported extensively on behalf of The Hindu, the Financial Times and other publications.
Biography Corbett was born in Birmingham and began his career in 1951, as a tea boy, aged 16, at the Yorkshire Evening Press. During his National Service he edited Japan News, the forces newspaper, in Tokyo.
Corbett continued his sports journalism into his eighties. He died in Huntingdon in August 2017, aged 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Corbett?
English sportswriter (1935-2017)
When was Ted Corbett born?
Ted Corbett was born on 21 February 1935.
When did Ted Corbett die?
Ted Corbett died on 9 August 2017.
What was Ted Corbett's occupation?
Ted Corbett was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ted Corbett?
Ted Corbett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Corbett (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Corbett. https://biography.guide/ted-corbett/
MLA: "Ted Corbett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-corbett/.
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