England's first British-born black cricketer David 'Syd' Lawrence dies aged 61
Summary
David 'Syd' Lawrence, a former England and Gloucestershire cricket player, has passed away at the age of 61. He was known for being the first British-born black cricketer to play for England and was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year. Lawrence contributed significantly to cricket and later worked as a campaigner for awareness of the disease.Key Facts
- David 'Syd' Lawrence was a former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler.
- He was the first British-born black cricketer to play for the England cricket team.
- Lawrence took 625 wickets in 280 matches for Gloucestershire and 18 wickets in five Test matches for England.
- He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) last year.
- Lawrence was awarded the MBE for his efforts in raising money and awareness about MND.
- He served as Gloucestershire's club president in 2022.
- After retiring from cricket, he also worked as a nightclub owner and amateur bodybuilder.
- Lawrence released an autobiography titled "In Syd's Voice - The Extraordinary Life of Syd Lawrence" sharing details of his career and personal life.
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