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4 unusual facts about Learie Constantine


Alf Charles

He was born in Trinidad and first came to England with the 1933 West Indies cricket team as valet to the star player Learie Constantine.

Maraval

The West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine included 'Maraval' in his full title when, in 1969, he became a Life Peer and member of the British House of Lords.

Maurice Leyland

The English batsmen were overwhelmed by the pace bowlers of the West Indies team, and some MCC players complained that Learie Constantine, Manny Martindale and Leslie Hylton intimidated the visiting batsmen with short-pitched bowling.

Nelson and Colne by-election, 1968

In March, when it was first known that there would be a by-election, the Liberal party approached Sir Learie Constantine to stand as Liberal candidate.


Nelson Cricket Club

During this period the club has fielded prominent cricketers such as Learie Constantine, Kapil Dev and Steve Waugh.


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