About Walter Fawcett
Lived 1929 – 2015 (aged 86). Walter Fawcett was a British cricketer.
George Walter Fawcett (6 August 1929 – 10 December 2015) was a cricketer from Northern Ireland.
A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, in a first-class match. He went on to play for Ireland on twelve occasions, his last match also coming against Scotland in June 1959.
Of his matches for Ireland, six had first-class status. In all matches for Ireland, he scored 87 runs at an average of 6.21, with a top score of 21 against Scotland in his debut match. As a wicket-keeper, he took twelve catches and six stumpings.
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Who was Walter Fawcett?
Irish cricketer (1929-2015)
When was Walter Fawcett born?
Walter Fawcett was born on 6 August 1929 in Ardglass.
When did Walter Fawcett die?
Walter Fawcett died on 10 December 2015 in Bangor.
What was Walter Fawcett's occupation?
Walter Fawcett was a cricketer.
What nationality was Walter Fawcett?
Walter Fawcett was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Fawcett. https://biography.guide/walter-fawcett/
MLA: "Walter Fawcett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-fawcett/.
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