Sir Frank Worrell
(1924-1967)

Died aged 42

Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator. A stylish right-handed batsman and useful left-arm seam bowler, he became famous in the 1950s as the second black captain of the West Indies cricket team. Along with Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indian cricket. He was the first of the two batsmen to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships in first-class cricket, the latter being Ravindra Jadeja.

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Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell (1 August 1924 – 13 March 1967), sometimes referred to by his nickname of Tae, was a West Indies cricketer and Jamaican senator. A stylish right-handed batsman and useful left-arm seam bowler, he became famous in the 1950s as the second black captain of the West Indies cricket team. Along with Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott, he formed what was known as "The Three Ws" of the West Indian cricket. He was the first of the two batsmen to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships in first-class cricket, the latter being Ravindra Jadeja. The Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded to the winner of the frequent Test series between Australia and West Indies He spent some time studying economics and playing in England. A memorial service was held in his honour in Westminster Abbey, the first such honour for a sportsman. In 2009, Worrell was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as the Nelson Mandela of Cricket.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

The University Of Manchester commemorates Sir Frank Worrell 1924-1967 International Cricketer Graduate BA Admin 1959

Dover Street, Manchester, United Kingdom where they studied -1959)

The Three 'Ws' of West Indian & World Cricket Sir Frank Worrell 1924-1967 Sir Clyde Walcott 1926-2006 Sir Everton Weekes b.1925 Who were all born in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados where they played