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Frank Worrell (Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell) was born on 1 August, 1924 in Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Colony of Barbados, is a West Indian cricketer (1924–1967). Discover Frank Worrell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell |
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
1 August 1924 |
| Birthday |
1 August |
| Birthplace |
Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Colony of Barbados |
| Date of death |
1967 |
| Died Place |
Kingston, Jamaica |
| Nationality |
India
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Frank Worrell Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Frank Worrell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frank Worrell worth at the age of 43 years old? Frank Worrell’s income source is mostly from being a successful cricketer. He is from India. We have estimated Frank Worrell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
cricketer |
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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.
By 1947, his mother had moved to New York City, and his father was away at sea most of the time, and Worrell moved to Jamaica.
Thereafter he played cricket for Jamaica.
As a player for West Indies, Worrell made his debut in 1947–48 versus the England team of Gubby Allen.
Following this series he settled in England to play for Radcliffe, Lancashire in the Central Lancashire League and to read economics at Manchester University.
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.
He is the only batsman to have been involved in two 500-run partnerships.
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.
He made his highest Test score of 261 against England at Trent Bridge in 1950, and was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1951.
Following a successful campaign led by C. L. R. James, who was then editor of The Nation in Trinidad, the period of white Test captaincy in the West Indies came to an end.
Worrell became the first black cricketer to captain the West Indies cricket team for an entire series, thus breaking the colour barriers then found in West Indian cricket.
He led the side on two particularly notable tours.
They were again popular, and this time they also won the series 3–1, and it was West Indies' second series victory in England after their 3–1 win in 1950.
Worrell retired after the West Indies–England series.
When he left professional cricket, he became Warden of Irvine Hall at the University of the West Indies, and was appointed to the Jamaican Senate by Sir Alexander Bustamante.
He strongly supported a closer political union between the nations of the Caribbean.
The first was to Australia in 1960–61.
Both Worrell and his opposing captain, Richie Benaud, encouraged their teams to play attacking cricket.
The first Test of the series ended in a dramatic tie.
Though West Indies lost the series 2–1, with one draw in addition to the tie, they took much credit for contributing to the series.
Such was their performance and conduct on Australian soil that they were given a large ticker-tape parade in Australia at the end of their tour.
Since the 1960–61 series, the Frank Worrell Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test series between Australia and West Indies.
The Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground, also or formerly known as University of West Indies Ground, is a cricket stadium in Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
On 3 February 1962, Nari Contractor, the captain of the touring Indian team, received a career-ending head injury from a bouncer bowled by West Indies fast bowler Charlie Griffith.
Worrell was the first player from both sides to donate blood to the injured Contractor, which saved his life.
In 1963, West Indies toured England.
He was knighted for his services to cricket in 1964.
Worrell managed the West Indies during the 1964–65 visit by Australia.
He accompanied the team to India in the winter of 1966–67.
Worrell was the first West Indian to carry his bat in a Test innings.
It was while in India that he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
He died aged 42, a month after returning to Jamaica.
A memorial service was held in his honour in Westminster Abbey, the first such honour for a sportsman, the next being Bobby Moore in 1993.
In 2009, Worrell was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
He is widely regarded as the Nelson Mandela of Cricket.
Frank Worrell was born in Barbados, within a mile of its Test ground.
He played first class cricket for Barbados when he first came to prominence.
