Aubrey Edwards, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Aubrey Edwards

Welsh cricketer

Date of Birth: 05-Jul-1918

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1997

Profession: cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Aubrey Edwards

  • Aubrey Edwards (5 July 1918 – 16 November 1997) was a Welsh cricketer.
  • He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace seam bowler who played first-class cricket for Glamorgan.
  • He was born in Penygraig. After being educated at Cowbridge Grammar School, he articled to Messrs.
  • Tudor Williams & Company, Chartered Auctioneers, Estate Agents and Surveyors of Cardiff, South Wales.
  • In 1939, he was called into His Majesty's Forces, where he served in India and Burma until discharged in 1947 with the rank of Major, Welch Regiment. Edwards made a single first-class appearance for Glamorgan during the 1947 season, as well as playing for the Glamorgan Second XI on several occasions.
  • Edwards failed to score any runs during the match, but bowled 21 overs, taking three wickets.
  • Following his exit from the game of cricket, Edwards emigrated to Canada, settling in Calgary, Alberta. He joined the Calgary Real Estate Board in 1948 and formed Aubrey M.
  • Edwards Ltd.
  • in 1955.
  • He was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Realtors in 1956.
  • He was a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Calgary Real Estate Board, Past President of the Alberta Real Estate Association, Regional Vice-President, Canadian Association of Real Estate Boards, Member of the Governing Council, Canadian Institute of Realtors, and served on the Court of Revision for twenty-five years. He was also an excellent rugby player, and he briefly played in the Canadian Football League.

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