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Allan Watkins, Glamorgan County Cricket Club. *THERE was a special poignancy to
Allan Watkins, Glamorgan County Cricket Club. *THERE was a special poignancy to the former Glamorgan players day at the Swalec Stadium yesterday when news emerged of Allan Watkins death at 89. Some of the old players present shared the same dressing room as Watkins, who guaranteed his place in Glamorgan folklore by becoming the first player from the county to score a Test hundred and the first to appear in an Ashes Test. Simple statistics show the scale of Watkins ability as a genuine all-rounder in the immediate post-war era. In a 23-year Glamorgan career containing 407 appearances, Watkins scored 17, 419 runs his tally of 29 first-class hundreds placing him seventh in the clubs all-time list and took 774 wickets. 4th, June, 1956
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Allan Watkins, a legendary figure in Glamorgan County Cricket Club's history, is captured in this poignant photo print. The former players gathered at the Swalec Stadium for a special day of remembrance when news broke of Watkins' passing at the age of 89. As they stood together, memories flooded back to their days sharing the dressing room with this cricketing icon. Watkins etched his name into Glamorgan folklore by achieving remarkable feats on the field. He became not only the first player from the county to score a Test hundred but also made history as the first to appear in an Ashes Test match. His exceptional skills as an all-rounder during the immediate post-war era are evident through his impressive statistics. Over his illustrious 23-year career with Glamorgan, spanning 407 appearances, Watkins amassed an incredible total of 17,419 runs. This remarkable tally included an impressive count of 29 first-class hundreds, placing him seventh on the club's all-time list. Additionally, he showcased his versatility by taking a staggering 774 wickets throughout his career. This print serves as both a tribute and a reminder of Allan Watkins' immense contributions to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and British cricket as a whole. It captures him holding his cricket bat firmly - symbolizing not just his skill but also his unwavering dedication and passion for the game.
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