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Clarrie Grimmett
1891Dec, 25

Clarrie Grimmett

Clarrie Grimmett, New Zealand-Australian cricketer (d. 1980)
Clarence Victor Grimmett (25 December 1891 – 2 May 1980) was a New Zealand-born Australian cricketer. He is thought by many to be one of the finest early spin bowlers, and usually credited as the developer of the flipper.

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