Percy Fender, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English cricketer
Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1892
Place of Birth: Balham, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 15-Jun-1985
Profession: cricketer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Percy Fender
- Percy George Herbert Fender (22 August 1892 – 15 June 1985) was an English cricketer who played 13 Tests and was captain of Surrey between 1921 and 1931.
- An all-rounder, he was a middle-order batsman who bowled mainly leg spin, and completed the cricketer's double seven times.
- Noted as a belligerent batsman, in 1920 he hit the fastest recorded first-class century, reaching three figures in 35 minutes which remains a record in 2016.
- On the basis of his Surrey captaincy, contemporaries judged him the best captain in England. As early as 1914 Fender was named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year.
- After war service in the Royal Flying Corps he re-established himself in the Surrey team and became captain in 1921.
- His captaincy inspired the team to challenge strongly for the County Championship over the course of several seasons, despite a shortage of effective bowlers.
- Alongside his forceful though sometimes controversial leadership, Fender was an effective performer with bat and ball, although he lacked support as a bowler.
- From 1921, he played occasionally in Tests for England but was never particularly successful.
- Despite press promptings, he was never appointed Test captain, and following a clash with the highly influential Lord Harris in 1924, his England career was effectively ended.
- Further disagreements between Fender and the Surrey committee over his approach and tactics led the county to replace him as captain in 1932 and to end his career in 1935. A very recognisable figure, Fender was popular with his team and with supporters.
- Cartoonists enjoyed caricaturing his distinctive appearance, but he was also well known outside cricket for his presence in society.
- In addition to his cricket career, Fender worked in the wine trade, had a successful career in journalism, and wrote several well-received books on cricket tours.
- He worked well into the 1970s, even after going blind.
- He died in 1985.
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