Norman Wykes Explained

Nigel Wykes
Fullname:Norman Gordon Wykes
Birth Date:19 March 1906
Birth Place:Woodford, Essex, England
Death Place:Bridport, Dorset, England
Family:James Wykes (brother)
Batting:Left-handed
Role:Batsman
Club1:Essex
Year1:1925–1936
Columns:1
Column1:FC
Matches1:42
Runs1:1277
Bat Avg1:23.64
100S/50S1:2/4
Top Score1:162
Deliveries1:270
Wickets1:1
Bowl Avg1:150.00
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:1/5
Catches/Stumpings1:13/0
Date:21 July 2013
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/22546.html Cricinfo

Nigel Wykes (19 March 1906 – 4 December 1991 – born Norman Gordon Wykes) was an English cricketer. He was educated at Oundle School and played for Essex between 1925 and 1936.[1]

He was Eton Housemaster from 1944 to 1960 and a distinguished painter of butterflies and plants.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norman Wykes . 2013-07-21 . ESPNcricinfo.