Harold Gimblett (19 October 1914 – 30 March 1978) was a cricketer who played for Somerset and England. He was known for his fast scoring as an opening batsman and for the much-repeated story of his debut. In a book first published in 1982, the cricket writer and Somerset historian David Foot wrote: "Harold Gimblett is the greatest batsman Somerset has ever produced."
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Harold Gimblett 19 October 1914 Bicknoller, Somerset
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Died |
30 March 1978 (aged 63) Verwood, Dorset, England
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Zodiac | Libra |
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