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Fred Taylor 1946 - 2008
We were all saddened by the death of Fred Taylor on 11 August 2008 following a short illness.
Fred was a Prince amongst batsmen, probably the very best ever to wear the LBCC colours and to grace Tugmutton and many cricket grounds in Kent and beyond.
Not only was he a gifted and wonderful batsman but he could also bowl a mean tweaker that knocked over many a castle. Fred was also a very successful Captain who led LBCC with aplomb and helped shape the Club into what it is today.
Although he retired from playing cricket many years ago, he remained close to LBCC and took a keen interest in everything that was going on. He was passionate about ensuring that the traditions of the Club were maintained at all times.
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Fred Taylor
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Fred Taylor’s last game as Captain
LBCC 1st XI v Downe CC
27th September 1987
Top Row Left to Right: Phil Burgess, Dick Madgwick, Peter King, Andy Smith, Peter Shaw, Roger Tolman
Bottom Row Left to Right: Andy Morris, Warren Jones, Fred Taylor (Captain), Steve Setters, Alan Collens
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Fred will also be remembered by many of us as a very good friend and, above all, as being a gentleman and one of Life’s nice folk. He will be greatly missed.
From next season LBCC will reinstate the President's XI v Chairman's XI annual fixture which will be played in memory of Fred Taylor.
A Fred Taylor Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning captain at the end of the match.
In addition to this, the Committee will also be considering other possibilities by which to remember Fred.
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