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Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator. A stylish right-handed batsman and useful left-arm seam bowler, he became famous in the 1950s as the second black captain of the West Indies cricket team.
Frank Maglinne Worrell was the first hero of the new nation of Barbados and anyone who doubted that had only to be in the island when his body was brought home in mid-March of 1967.
Frank C. Worrell Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as Faculty Director of the School Psychology program, the Academic Talent Development Program, and the California College Preparatory Academy.
Frank C. Worrell is an American psychologist. He is a distinguished professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley. He was the 2022 president of the American Psychological Association.
Shattering racial barriers, Frank Worrell became the first black captain to lead West Indies in a full Test series. He deserves a huge chunk of credit for unifying West Indies and laying the ...
Jun 30, 2020 · Frank Worrell came to the West Indies captaincy late and died young but left an indelible mark on the game
Sir Frank Worrell (born Aug. 1, 1924, Bridgetown, Barbados—died March 13, 1967, Kingston, Jam.) was an exceptional all-around cricket player and captain (1960–63) of the West Indies international team, which under his leadership achieved world cricket supremacy in the early 1960s.
1 day ago · The legendary cricketer Frank Worrell was born almost 100 years ago on 1 August 1924. 🏏 He became the first permanent black captain of the West Indies cricket team, but he had to wait a decade to get the job because of the elitism and racism of Caribbean cricket's rulers.
Born on August 1, 1984, Sir Frank Worrell was the first black captain of the West Indies. An elegant batsman, he scored 3,860 runs in 51 Tests at an average of 49.48, including nine centuries. He also picked up 69 wickets with 7 for 70 being his best bowling figures in an innings.
It was not long, however, when at only 19 years and in the Inter-colonial tournament of 1943-44 Worrell rose rapidly, his batting overtaking his bowling ability to score 308 not out against Trinidad in Port-of-Spain which was his highest first-class innings.
