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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Graham

Letter: Sir Garry Sobers obituary

Garry Sobers in 1969.
Garry Sobers in 1969. Photograph: PA

In 1963 and 1966 Garry Sobers toured England with the West Indies. But in those days it was not so easy for cricketers from other countries to play for the English counties, so for the summers of 1964, 1965 and 1967 he appeared for Norton Cricket Club in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire league.

What a player! His whole personality and cricket skills lit up not only the club but also the whole league. Gerry, Garry’s brother, kept wicket at Norton, and other top visitors included the fast bowler Wes Hall at Great Chell.

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