Roy Fredericks facts for kids
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Roy Clifton Fredericks
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| Born | 11 November 1942 East Bank, Berbice, British Guiana |
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| Died | 5 September 2000 (aged 57) New York City, United States |
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| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm wrist spin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | 3 daughters and 1 son | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 129) | 26 December 1968 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 15 April 1977 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 3) | 5 September 1973 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 16 March 1977 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1963–1983 | Guyana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–1973 | Glamorgan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricket Archive, 17 October 2010
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Roy Clifton Fredericks (born November 11, 1942 – died September 5, 2000) was a famous cricketer from the West Indies. He played a special type of cricket called Test cricket from 1968 to 1977. Roy was also part of the team that won the very first 1975 Cricket World Cup in 1975.
He was an "opening batsman," meaning he was one of the first players to bat for his team. He played in both Test matches and One Day (ODI) games. Roy scored 4,334 runs in Test cricket during his nine-year career. ODIs were not played as often back then, so he only played in 12 matches, scoring 311 runs.
Roy also played for teams like Glamorgan Cricket Club in England. In his home country, he played for British Guiana and later Guyana. He was known as an "aggressive batsman" who loved to hit the ball hard, especially against fast bowlers. He also formed a strong batting team with Gordon Greenidge.
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Roy Fredericks: A Cricket Star
Roy Fredericks was a talented left-handed batsman. He was known for his exciting style of play. He could hit the ball powerfully and score runs quickly.
Amazing Moments in Cricket
One of Roy's most famous moments was in a Test match against Australia in 1975–76. He scored 169 runs, which was his highest score in Test cricket. He reached his century (100 runs) in just 71 balls! At that time, it was the fastest century ever scored in Test cricket. The West Indies team won that match easily.
In the first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975, Roy Fredericks made history in a unique way. He was the first player in ODI history to get out by "hit wicket." This means he accidentally knocked his own stumps over with his bat or body while trying to hit the ball.
Life Beyond the Cricket Field
Roy Fredericks was not just a cricket player. He was an all-around athlete! He also represented his country, Guyana, in table tennis and squash. People who knew him often called him "Freddo."
In 1974, Roy was honored as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. This is a very special award in the world of cricket.
After his cricket career, Roy Fredericks became involved in politics. He was appointed as the Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture in Guyana. This meant he helped lead programs for young people, sports, and culture in his country.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1998, Roy Fredericks had an operation for throat cancer. After recovering, he returned to work on cricket programs for Guyana's Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. Sadly, he passed away on September 5, 2000. Roy Fredericks is remembered as a brave and exciting cricketer who contributed a lot to the sport and his country.
