DeathAugust 222015

Arthur Morris

Arthur Morris, Australian cricketer and journalist (born 1922)

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When
Saturday, August 22 201511 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Person
Arthur Morris

Who they were

Arthur Robert Morris was an Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day.

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August 22 2015 — 11 years ago, on a Saturday.

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