Cricketer, born in Melbourne, Victoria, SE Australia. He made a reputation as a dogged left-handed opening batsman and shrewd Test captain. He took part in several mammoth stands, notably one of 382 with R B Simpson at Bridgetown in 19645. In all he played 67 times for Australia, scoring 5234 runs, and recording 13 centuries.
William Morris (Bill) Lawry (born 11 February 1937, Melbourne, Australia) was an Australian cricketer, 32nd Australian Test captain and first Australian ODI captain.
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Preceded by: Bob Simpson |
Australian Test cricket captains 1967/8-1970/1 |
Succeeded by: Ian Chappell |
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Preceded by: none |
Australian One-day International cricket captains 1970/1 |
Succeeded by: Ian Chappell |
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| NAME | Lawry, William Morris |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bill |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Cricketer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11 February 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Melbourne, Australia |
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