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Was a cricketer who played two Tests for South Africa in 1960. In his second Test appearance in 1960

Was a cricketer who played two Tests for South Africa in 1960. In his second Test appearance in 1960 at Lord's, he became the first (and, as of November 2006, only) South African cricketer to take a hat-trick in a Test match, and also the first (and, as o

Played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1928 and 1939. Bennett was born at Bruton, Somerset.

Played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1928 and 1939. Bennett was born at Bruton, Somerset. A right-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, Bennett was one of the more regular of Somerset's amateur batsmen in an era when the county could afford only half a dozen professional players. In 12 seasons, he played 109 matches for Somerset, turning out regularly in 1932 and 1934. Bennett went into the Army in the Second World War, emerging with the rank of lieutenant. He transferred from the army reserve to a short commission in the Devon Regiment after the war. He was promoted to captain in 1947 and major in 1953.

Is a former West Indian cricketer. He played six first-class games for his island, including one app

Is a former West Indian cricketer. He played six first-class games for his island, including one appearance against Trinidad in the 1961-62 Pentangular Tournament. His best innings figures of 4-31 came on debut, against Jamaica at Kingston in 1958-59.

Is the Sacramento Kings' President of Basketball Operations (as of 2006) and a former NBA player for

Is the Sacramento Kings' President of Basketball Operations (as of 2006) and a former NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers.At 6'4" he could play either guard or forward positions and was a deadly long range shooter in an era devoid of the three-point line. He played in two All-Star games and in 1971, the Blazers' first year in existence, was named co-Rookie of the Year with the Boston Celtics' Dave Cowens after averaging 24.8 points per game. Until Damon Stoudamire's 54 point performance in 2005, Petrie held the Blazers' individual scoring record for one game at 51 — a feat he accomplished twice. His jersey number, 45, was retired by the Blazers.

Miller was educated at Chesterfield Grammar School and represented Cheshire, Derbyshire (Captain 197

Miller was educated at Chesterfield Grammar School and represented Cheshire, Derbyshire (Captain 1979 –1981) and Essex as a correct right-handed batsman and a reliable right-arm off-break bowler, taking 888 wickets in 283 first-class matches (1973–1990) and 278 wickets in 334 List A matches (1973–1994). He took 60 wickets in 34 Tests and 25 wickets in 25 ODIs for England. He ended the famous 1982 Boxing Day Test in Australia by catching Jeff Thomson - England winning by a mere 3 runs.

Millman was a good wicketkeeper who came out of Minor Counties cricket with Bedfordshire to become N

Millman was a good wicketkeeper who came out of Minor Counties cricket with Bedfordshire to become Nottinghamshire's regular keeper in 1957 and stayed for nine seasons. In a weak team that finished out of the bottom three of the County Championship only once in those nine years, Millman kept wicket to what was, almost invariably, the weakest county bowling attack of the period, and still managed to set county records. His 85 dismissals in 1961 remains the highest in a single season for Nottinghamshire.

Is a DR Congo-born Belgian international footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is currently on lo

Is a DR Congo-born Belgian international footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is currently on loan at English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers from RSC Charleroi. Mujangi Bia emigrated with his family from DR Congo to Zellik, Belgium as a young child. He began his football career on the books of the Brussels-based club Union Saint-Gilloise, before being spotted by Anderlecht. Although one of their academy's most promising players he was released by the club after being caught stealing from them.

Was an English cricketer who played county cricket for Worcestershire and Kent, as well as appearing

Was an English cricketer who played county cricket for Worcestershire and Kent, as well as appearing a number of times for Oxford University and MCC. He was one of the seven Foster brothers, all of whom played first-class cricket for Worcestershire, and h

Geoff Rabone played for Wellington from 1940-41 to 1950-51 and for Auckland from 1951-52 to 1959-60

Geoff Rabone played for Wellington from 1940-41 to 1950-51 and for Auckland from 1951-52 to 1959-60 as a dour right-handed batsman and as a right-arm off-break bowler who bowled the occasional leg-break too. He represented New Zealand in 12 Test matches between 1949 and the 1954-55 seasons and he was the South African Cricketer of the Year in 1954.

Was a noted tennis player and administrator. Paish was born in Croydon, Surrey and educated at Mid-W

Was a noted tennis player and administrator. Paish was born in Croydon, Surrey and educated at Mid-Whitgift School (now Trinity School) in Croydon. After World War II Paish worked at the Inland Revenue playing tennis only part-time. However he did manage

Was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Cambridge University in 1919 and 1920, f

Was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Cambridge University in 1919 and 1920, for Derbyshire in 1920 and for MCC in 1928. he played nineteen matches for Cambridge University in 1919 and 1920. Brooke-Taylor was a left-hand batsman and played 40 innings in 25 first class matches with an average of 19.94 and a top score of 84. He was an occasional wicket-keeper.

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Storey, a lock, was born in Strathfield, New Sout

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Storey, a lock, was born in Strathfield, New South Wales and claimed a total of 8 international rugby caps for Australia.

Was an English cricketer. Toynbee was a right-handed batsman. In 1911 Toynbee played for the Green J

Was an English cricketer. Toynbee was a right-handed batsman. In 1911 Toynbee played for the Green Jackets against Aldershot Command. Toynbee made his first-class debut for the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1912 against Kent. This was Toynbee's only appearan

Was an English amateur footballer who played at inside left. He made two appearances for England in

Was an English amateur footballer who played at inside left. He made two appearances for England in 1900, scoring once. He was a member of the Corinthian amateur club and made three appearances for Southampton in 1901.

Was a cricketer who played for Lancashire, Gloucestershire and England. Originally a middle order ba

Was a cricketer who played for Lancashire, Gloucestershire and England. Originally a middle order batsman, the left-handed Pullar was tried as an opener in Test matches against India in 1959 and was an instant success. After some years of declining succes

Originally a middle order batsman, the left-handed Pullar was tried as an opener in Test matches aga

Originally a middle order batsman, the left-handed Pullar was tried as an opener in Test matches against India in 1959 and was an instant success, scoring 75 at Headingley and 131 at Old Trafford, the first ever Test century by a Lancastrian at the ground. He then became a fixture in the England side for four years, making four centuries in all and averaging more than 43 runs per innings. His highest was 175 against the South Africans at The Oval in 1960 when he put on 290 for the first wicket with Colin Cowdrey. But he had less success against the Australians in 1961 and after the tour to Australia in 1962-63 he lost his England place, and never regained it.

Is a former South Australian cricketer who is considered unlucky by some judges to not have played f

Is a former South Australian cricketer who is considered unlucky by some judges to not have played for Australia. Attenborough retired from cricket in 1981, having played 57 first-class matches, taking 193 wickets at 31.96 with best bowling figures of 7/90 and scoring 738 runs at 10.39 with a highest score of 54. He also played nine List A matches, taking 10 wickets at 31.60 and scoring five runs at 1.25. Following his retirement, Attenborough currently runs Ashross Agencies, which supplies the embroidery on the Australian team's uniforms.

Was an English professional football goalkeeper. He was born in Bilston.Geoff Barnsley began his car

Was an English professional football goalkeeper. He was born in Bilston.Geoff Barnsley began his career as a junior at West Bromwich Albion, turning professional in December 1952, with his only league appearance for the Baggies coming in the 1954–55 season.

He was a steady, determined right-handed opening batsman and capable fielder, making his first-class

He was a steady, determined right-handed opening batsman and capable fielder, making his first-class debut for Western Australia as a nineteen year old in the 1977-1978 Sheffield Shield season.

Captained the Under-19 Australian team for 3 tests and 12 ODI in the 1980s, including captaining the

Captained the Under-19 Australian team for 3 tests and 12 ODI in the 1980s, including captaining them when they won the 1988 Youth World Cup, beating a Pakistan team (containing Inzamam-ul-Haq) in the final. He played 11 Youth tests in total and 19 ODIs. He made his first-class debut for Victoria in 1985 against the touring Indians - he scored 2 and took the wicket of Roger Binny. He was also a gifted Australian rules footballer and played three VFL games for Essendon during the late 1980s.

A professional skateboarder who currently resides in Huntington Beach, California. He began skating

A professional skateboarder who currently resides in Huntington Beach, California. He began skating at the age of 13, and he has been skating for over 18 years. Geoff is known for being fearless when skating large gaps, rails and ledges and for being able to skate different types of terrain. He is judged by many to be amongst the best professional skateboarders in the world, indeed leading magazine 'Thrasher' voted Geoff 'Skater of year' for the year 2000.

Was a footballer who played for Sheffield United as a Midfielder.Salmons joined Sheffield United as

Was a footballer who played for Sheffield United as a Midfielder.Salmons joined Sheffield United as a schoolboy and made his league debut at West Bromwich Albion on 30 September 1967. It took him a couple of years to win a regular place in midfield, and he was a member of the side that regained First Division status for the club in season 1970-71.

Was a New Zealand triple sportsman who as a Kayaker was one of only four New Zealand sportsmen at th

Was a New Zealand triple sportsman who as a Kayaker was one of only four New Zealand sportsmen at the boycotted 1980 Summer Olympics at Moscow.

Was an Australian sprint freestyle swimmer of the 1950s and 1960s, who won a silver medal in the 4x1

Was an Australian sprint freestyle swimmer of the 1950s and 1960s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Is a Ugandan footballer, who plays for Vasco Da Gama. Operating as a defensive midfielder, Bajope pl

Is a Ugandan footballer, who plays for Vasco Da Gama. Operating as a defensive midfielder, Bajope played for Police Jinja, later in 2004 moved to Kampala City Council FC before a transfer to Ethiopian Premier League club Saint-George SA in July 2006.