Arthur Wellard

Arthur William Wellard, born April 8, 1902, and died December 31, 1980, was a cricketer who played for Somerset and England.

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April 8 - 1902 - December 31 - 1980 - Cricketer - Somerset - England

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Wellard was a fast-bowling all-rounder who exemplified much of the happy-go-lucky cricket played by Somerset in the 1930s. Famous for the number of sixes he hit, he was for many years the holder of the record for a season, with 72 in 1935. But Wellard as a fast bowler was good enough to be picked twice for England, against New Zealand in 1937 and against the Australians in 1938, and his 1,614 career wickets put him 63rd on the all-time bowling lists.

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All-rounder - 1935 - Australians

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A late starter in county cricket, having been told by his native county, Kent, that he would be better off taking up a career as a policeman, Wellard played on into his late 40s. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1936.

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Kent - Wisden Cricketer of the Year - 1936

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