Gerry Crutchley
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Gerald Edward Victor Crutchley (19 November 1890 - 17 August 1969) was an English
cricketer
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Gerry Crutchley was born in Chelsea, London
and was educated at Oxford University. He played in first-class matches as a right-handed batsman for Oxford University
(1910–1912), Middlesex (1910–1930) and MCC
(1910–1927). He also bowled leg-breaks and right-arm medium pace.
He served as President of Middlesex CCC (1958–1962) and he died in St John's Wood
in 1969, aged 78.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
cricketer
Cricketer
A cricketer is a person who plays the sport of cricket. Official and long-established cricket publications prefer the traditional word "cricketer" over the rarely used term "cricket player"....
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Gerry Crutchley was born in Chelsea, London
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
and was educated at Oxford University. He played in first-class matches as a right-handed batsman for Oxford University
Oxford University Cricket Club
Oxford University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team, representing the University of Oxford. It plays its home games at the University Parks in Oxford, England...
(1910–1912), Middlesex (1910–1930) and MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
(1910–1927). He also bowled leg-breaks and right-arm medium pace.
He served as President of Middlesex CCC (1958–1962) and he died in St John's Wood
St John's Wood
St John's Wood is a district of north-west London, England, in the City of Westminster, and at the north-west end of Regent's Park. It is approximately 2.5 miles north-west of Charing Cross. Once part of the Great Middlesex Forest, it was later owned by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem...
in 1969, aged 78.