Derek Underwood

Cricket Player
BIRTHDAY
June 8,1945
Birthplace
England
Age
76 years old
Birth Sign
Gemini
BIRTHDAY
June 8,1945 (age 76)
Birthplace
England

About

Nicknamed "Deadly", one of the world's most feared bowlers for over a decade, he played county cricket for Kent from 1963–1987.

Before Fame

He made his first-class debut for Kent at age 17, where he became the youngest player to take 100 County Championship wickets in a debut season.

Trivia

He took his 100th Test wicket and 1,000th first-class wicket at the very young age of 25.

Family Life

His father, Leslie Underwood, was also a cricket bowler.

Associated With

He and Dennis Amiss were teammates on the English team that played in World Series Cricket in the late 70's.