Reginald Thomas Simpson was an English cricketer, who played in 27 Test matches from 1948 to 1955.
10 Facts About Reg Simpson
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At the age of 13, having participated in an opening partnership of 467 with Henry Betts in a house game, Reg Simpson was selected for the High School first team.
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Reg Simpson first gave notice of his abilities at a higher level scoring 134 not out for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club against the RAF at Trent Bridge in 1940.
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Reg Simpson returned to the England side in the middle order against New Zealand in 1949, and scored a century, but with Len Hutton and Cyril Washbrook embedded as England's first choice openers, he could not secure a regular place in the side.
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Reg Simpson was named one of the Five Cricketers of the Year by Wisden in 1950.
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Reg Simpson made 156 not out on his 31st birthday in the fifth and final Test.
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Reg Simpson was a fearless and effective player of fast bowling, but had a habit of getting out to spin bowlers, whom he regarded with contempt.
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Reg Simpson assumed the captaincy of a frail Nottinghamshire side in 1951, and held the position for a decade despite nagging injuries.
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Reg Simpson's county remained largely unsuccessful despite his efforts as skipper, and amassing over 30,000 runs in his career.
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Reg Simpson topped the national batting averages in 1962, with 867 runs at 54.18, and retired after the 1963 season.