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3 unusual facts about Fred Titmus


Billy Godleman

Finn and Godleman became the two youngest first-class debutants for the county, beating the record set by 16-year-old Fred Titmus in June 1949.

David Acfield

His lack of batting ability, and strong competition from the likes of Fred Titmus and John Emburey, told against his chances of Test selection.

Peter Parfitt

Parfitt took over the captaincy at Middlesex when Fred Titmus stood down, but was not pleased to have only two seasons in charge, before Mike Brearley took over the role.


Combined Services cricket team

For example, in the 1951 match against the touring South Africans the side included Brian Close, who had already played for England, and Jim Parks, Fred Titmus and Alan Moss, who would all go on to do so.


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