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Happy Birthday to our only OF Test Cricketer

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Happy Birthday to our only OF Test Cricketer

Friday 25 Apr 2025

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Happy Birthday to our only OF Test Cricketer

A very happy 85th birthday today to OF David Larter (R51-57) who has the noteable distinction of being the only OF so far to play test cricket for England.

Richard Sayer (S56-61) has written a wonderful biography on him, told through the observations of David and of those who knew him – click here for more details.

David is also included in the Distinguished OF Section here.

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David Turnbull

Monday 28 April 2025

Happy Birthday, David. It was a privilage to open the bowling with you at the College in 1957. You certainly frightened the opposition and enabled me to pick up some cheap wickets at the other end! Best wishes, David Turnbull

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