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Frederick Sewards Trueman, OBE (6 February 1931 – 1 July 2006) was an English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the England cricket team. He had professional status and later became an author and broadcaster.
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A classical easy action, a mop of unruly jet-black hair and a menacing scowl were the trademarks of Freddie Trueman, the Yorkshire fast bowler who was the first man from any country to take...
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- March 6, 1931
- England
Jul 1, 2006 · Fred Trueman was the first man to take 300 Test wickets and one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the game. He died in 2006 after a long battle with lung cancer and a career marred by disciplinary issues.
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Feb 9, 2016 · Fred Trueman, born February 6, 1931, was arguably the greatest fast bowler and undeniably the most colourful character produced by England. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at his fascinating...
Jun 10, 2013 · Fred Trueman, the first man to take 300 Test wickets, answers questions from cricket fans on his best spells, the great batsmen he bowled to, and modern-day cricket. He also talks about his catch of Keith Miller, his off cutter, and his views on bouncers and county players.
Fred Trueman is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket's history. Trueman played first-class cricket for Yorkshire from 1949 until 1969, when he retired. He played 67 Tests for England and was the first bowler to take 300 wickets.
Feb 6, 2018 · Fred Trueman, one of greatest bowlers in cricketing history, was born 87 years ago today. Often cited as having the most perfect side-on action, Trueman was blessed with broad shoulders and the ability to swing the ball out at great pace, which, equipped with a devastating yorker and no mean bouncer, made him one of the most ...
