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Jim Laker
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Born in Frizinghall, West Yorkshire
Born on 9th of February 1922
Died on 23rd of April 1986

Born 1922. Died 1986 - English cricketer.


Played 46 tests for England. Outstanding achievement was to take 19 wickets in the fourth test at Old Trafford in 1956 against Australia. Figures were 9 for 37 and 10 for 53. Retired in 1964 to become a television commentator.

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