Godfrey Lawrence

Who is Godfrey Lawrence?

Godfrey Bernard 'Goofy' Lawrence is a former South African cricketer who played in five Tests in the 1961–62 season.

A tall right-arm fast-medium bowler from Rhodesia, Lawrence was part of a new-look South African team for the series against New Zealand in 1961–62. Despite his success in the series and continued good form in the Currie Cup until the end of the 1965–66 season, he played no further Tests.

He took 8 for 53 in the Second Test in 1961–62. His best first-class bowling figures were 8 for 42 for Rhodesia against Western Province in 1965–66. He played for Rhodesia from 1952–53 to 1965–66, then two matches for Natal B in 1966–67.

Lawrence's son Stephen was a leading Australian rules footballer in the 1990s.