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Percy Sherwell
1880Aug, 17

Percy Sherwell

Percy Sherwell, South African cricketer and tennis player (d. 1948)
Percy William Sherwell (17 August 1880 – 17 April 1948) was a South African cricketer who played in 13 Tests for South Africa as captain, wicketkeeper and batsman from 1906 to 1911.

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