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George Alphonso Headley OD, MBE (30 May 1909 – 30 November 1983) was a West Indian cricketer who played 22 Test matches, mostly before World War II. Considered one of the best batsmen to play for the West Indies and one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Headley also represented Jamaica and played professional club cricket in England.
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George Alphonso Headley MBE, who died in Jamaica on November 30, 1983, aged 74, was the first of the great black batsmen to emerge from the West Indies.
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- June 30, 1909
- West Indies
Learn about George Headley, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, who scored over 2,000 Test runs at an average of 60.83. Find out his career highlights, batting style, and how he overcame the challenges of leg-spin bowling.
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George Headley was the first great Test batsman from West Indies, scoring 2,190 runs at 60.83, with eight centuries against England. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009 and nicknamed 'The Black Bradman'.
Watch video tributes to George Headley, the 'black Bradman' of West Indian cricket, who made runs with a style and brilliance few have ever matched. Learn more about his stats, analysis, and legacy as a legend of the game.
George Headley is arguably the best batsman and was certainly its greatest pre-Second World War West Indian player. In an era when his team-mates frequently crumbled Headley maintained West Indian pride with skilled and resolute performances.
