Person in history
Arthur Morris
Arthur Morris, Australian cricketer and journalist (born 1922)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2015 · August 22
Their story
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.
Why this date
Arthur Morris appears on our August 22 calendar for 2015 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Arthur Morris
When did Arthur Morris die?
August 22 2015.
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