Home > Mirror > 0300to0399 > 00354
Allan Watkins, was one of Glamorgans greatest cricketers
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Memory Lane
Allan Watkins, was one of Glamorgans greatest cricketers
Allan Watkins, was one of Glamorgans greatest cricketers. He played in 15 Test matches and twice accomplished the " double" of 1, 000 runs and 100 wickets in a season. *ALLAN Watkins was the first Glamorgan cricketer to score a Test hundred for England and the first to appear in an Ashes Test. An energetic all-rounder, Watkins, who has died aged 89, enjoyed a remarkable cricket career recording 15 Test caps and 407 county appearances during which he scored 17, 419 runs, took 774 wickets and 390 catches. The Usk-born player appeared in the final Test of the 1948 Ashes series which will be remembered for being Don Bradmans final Test appearance for Australia following a string of outstanding performances in Championship cricket.
7th, June, 1954
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21624063
© Mirrorpix
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.