Walter Fawcett, Northern Ireland cricketer, Died at 86

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George Walter Fawcett passed away on August 6, 1929, and died on December 10, 2015.

He was a cricketer from Northern Ireland.

A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

Fawcett made his debut for Ireland against Scotland in June 1956.

He went on to play for Ireland on twelve occasions, his last match also coming against Scotland in June 1959.

Of his matches for Ireland, six had first-class status.

Fawcett scored 87 runs for Ireland at an average of 6.21, with a top score of 21 against Scotland in his debut match.

He took twelve catches and six stumpings, as a wicket-keeper.

Walter Fawcett passed away at 86 yrs old.