Famous Salopians - Part Three

England cricketer Andy Lloyd

Another Oswestry-born sportsman is former England cricketer Andy Lloyd, who was famously struck on the head by West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall, during his first Test in 1984. Sadly, he never played for England again, but spent four successful years as Club Captain for Warwickshire before his subsequent retirement.

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8 Comments

  1. TheStar said:

    Nice selections there, … what about Davey Edwards though!

  2. TheStar said:

    ….. and the infamous Mary Webb?

  3. Foodie said:

    Mary Webb wasn’t a sporting hero.

  4. devon salopian said:

    have we had sir gordon richards jockey born in the telford area, also matthew webb who swam the english channel, born in a similar area of the county,

  5. caroline said:

    matthew webb is already listed in number 2.

    there’s also david preece the footballer? think he might’ve been from bridgnorth but could be wrong…

  6. TheStar said:

    In relation to me saying “Mary Webb” i didnt mean in this catogory per sé …. although in saying that, i wouldnt imagine she’d come under the first two either…

  7. steve said:

    David preece was from Bridgnorth. Superb footballer and great bloke. He very sadly passed away a little while back. RIP.

  8. frank said:

    what about ted hemsley played football for sheffield united and cricket for worcestershire
    a good all rounder

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