Philip Anthony Slocombe was born on 6 September 1954 and is a retired English cricketer who played for Somerset throughout his career.
10 Facts About Phil Slocombe
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Phil Slocombe was a right-handed opening batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler.
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Phil Slocombe was part of the NatWest Trophy winning team of 1983.
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Phil Slocombe made his first-class debut against Sussex in May 1975, scoring 61 not out batting at number seven.
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Phil Slocombe played twice, against Western Province and Eastern Province, but only scored 27 runs.
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Phil Slocombe was part of the Marylebone Cricket Club team that was devastated by the bowling of Paddy Clift during the 1976 season opener against County Champions Leicestershire.
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Phil Slocombe continued to open the batting for the majority of his career, forging a lasting partnership with Rose.
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Phil Slocombe found it difficult to replicate his success of the 1975 season, only achieving 1,000 runs in a season once more in 1978.
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Since retiring from cricket, Phil Slocombe worked as an antiques dealer in Texas, and later as patron of a country house hotel in Brittany.
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Phil Slocombe is owner and director of The Rare and Fine Wine Company based in London.