Jim Andrew, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJim Andrew
cricketer
Date of Birth: 29-May-1937
Place of Birth: Southmead, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 14-Jul-1996
Profession: cricketer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Jim Andrew
- Frederick James Andrew (29 May 1937 – 14 July 1996) was an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire.
- He made his first-class debut against Middlesex, and also played two List A matches.
- A fast-medium bowler, he made his first-class debut against Middlesex in 1959.
- He also played two List A matches in the Gillette Cup in 1966. Andrew was always regarded as a bowler; in both forms of the game, he failed to score more than six runs in an innings.
- However, he did score 29 against Worcestershire Second XI for Gloucestershire Second XI, for whom he took 111 wickets in 55 matches.His finest first-class appearance was against Kent in May 1962, when he took 5 wickets for just 8 runs in the Kent first innings.
- Andrew played his last first-class match in 1963, but was a regular of the Second XI until 1965, played in the 1966 Gillette Cup, and played three further Second XI matches in 1968, 1969 and 1972.
- He ended his career having taken 57 first-class wickets at a respectable average of 23.96.When he left Gloucestershire he took over from ex England and Gloucestershire player Reg Sinfield as the cricket professional at Clifton College.
- He guided both Matthew Windows and James Kirtley to the highest levels of the game.
- Andrews was a much loved 'pro' who was famous for the 'care' and attention he showed the Close; the college playing field of 'Breathless Hush' fame.
- Anyone daring to set foot on any area of the outfield or wicket, in winter or summer was met with a piercing whistle, followed by a shout of "get off my...
- square".
Read more at Wikipedia