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John Sayer (cricketer) (John Druce Sayer) was born on 29 October, 1920 in Hong Kong, is a cricketer. Discover John Sayer (cricketer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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John Druce Sayer |
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93 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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29 October 1920 |
Birthday |
29 October |
Birthplace |
Hong Kong |
Date of death |
(2013-10-27)Easterton, Wiltshire, England |
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Easterton, Wiltshire, England |
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John Sayer (cricketer) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 93 years old, John Sayer (cricketer) height
is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) .
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John Sayer (cricketer) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Sayer (cricketer) worth at the age of 93 years old? John Sayer (cricketer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful cricketer. He is from . We have estimated
John Sayer (cricketer)'s net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Following retirement, he became a senior schools liaison officer for the navy, a position he retired from in 1980. He retired to Easterton in Wiltshire, where he coached cricket at the nearby Dauntsey's School and played club cricket for Wiltshire Queries Cricket Club, later serving as the club's vice-president. He died at Easterton in October 2013.
In 1953, he served aboard HMS Oakham Castle and the newly refitted HMS Meon. In that same year he took part in amphibious exercises in Mediterranean, under the direction of Lord Mountbatten. He was promoted to the rank of commander in December 1957. He was based at Singapore in 1962, where he played cricket against players from the Australia cricket team. Sayers was appointed to the personnel department in 1962, commanding a barracks in Singapore between 1962–67. He was appointed as a naval attaché to Thailand from 1967–70, where he advised the Royal Thai Navy and oversaw their purchase of a Royal Navy frigate. During this period he was also appointed to the RAF Staff College, Bracknell. He was made an OBE in the 1970 Birthday Honours, retiring from the navy in October of that year.
Sayer transferred to the naval branch in 1947, after being injured bailing out of a Seafire. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in July 1947, with seniority antedated to June 1942. He served aboard an anti-submarine frigate in 1948, before being appointed as an instructor with the Royal Marines in 1950. In that same year he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in June 1950. He made his debut in first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team in 1950, against Worcestershire at Worcester. He played first-class cricket for the Combined Services until 1952, making four appearances. Across his four first-class matches, he scored a total of 81 runs at an average of 11.57, with a high score of 49. With his slow left-arm orthodox bowling, Sayers took 7 wickets at 39.14 runs apiece, with best figures of 4 for 38.
Sayer was born at Hong Kong. He was educated at Shrewsbury School, before enlisting in the Royal Navy as part of the Fleet Air Arm. He served during the Second World War in 811 Squadron, flying Fairey Swordfish in mining and torpedo operations against German occupied ports in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. He was based firstly at RNAS Lee-on-Solent, before moving to RAF Thorney Island. He later served aboard HMS Biter in November 1942, from which he flew anti-U-boat missions during the Battle of the Atlantic, with Sayer piloting Vought Chesapeake dive bombers in 1943. Later in 1943, he undertook duties as an air gunnery officer, which lasted until 1945. Shortly after the war, he served aboard in the Mediterranean aboard the light aircraft carrier HMS Triumph, flying the Fairey Firefly.
John Druce Sayer (29 October 1920 – 27 October 2013) OBE was an English first-class cricketer and an officer in both the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Navy. Serving in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, Sayer took part in mining operations against German-occupied channel ports, as well flying anti-U-boat missions during the Battle of the Atlantic. Following an injury sustained during an accident, Sayer transferred to the naval branch in 1947. He continued to serve in the Royal Navy until 1970, undertaking various duties during that time. He also played first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team.