E. W. Swanton
Cricket Player
1907 – 2000
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Who was E. W. Swanton?
Ernest William Swanton CBE was a British journalist and author, chiefly known for being a cricket writer and commentator under his initials, E. W. Swanton. He worked as a sports journalist for The Daily Telegraph and as a broadcaster for BBC Radio for 30 years. He was a regular commentator on Test Match Special, easily recognised by his distinctive "fruity" voice. After "retiring" in the 1970s, he continued to write occasional articles and columns, virtually until his death.
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- Born
- Feb 11, 1907
Forest Hill, London - Also known as
- E.W. Swanton
- E. Swanton
- Jim Swanton
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Cranleigh School
- Died
- Jan 22, 2000
Canterbury
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on July 23, 2013
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