John Murray (cricketer)

John Thomas Murray MBE is a former English cricketer. He was born in North Kensington on April 1, 1935, and educated at the St John's Church of England School in London.

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MBE - English - Cricketer - Kensington - April 1 - 1935 - St John's Church of England School - London

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Murray made his debut as a wicketkeeper for Middlesex in 1952, aged 17 years and 54 days. He is acknowledged as one of the most distinguished

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Wicketkeeper - Middlesex - 1952

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wicketkeepers in the history of the game. He played for Middlesex in 508 first-class matches between 1952 and 1975, and for England in 21 Test matches between 1961 and 1967. He was selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1967. He later served as an England selector and on the Middlesex General Committee.

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Middlesex - First-class - 1952 - 1975 - England - Test - 1961 - 1967 - Wisden Cricketers of the Year

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