Alan Fairbairn


Alan Fairbairn was an English cricketer.

Early life

Born in Winchmore Hill, Middlesex, he played club cricket for Southgate and also first-class cricket for Middlesex.

Professional career

He played in 21 matches as a left-handed batsman.
Fairbairn was awarded his county cap in 1947 when he was a member of the Middlesex team that won the County Championship. He scored 776 runs in first-class cricket with a highest score of 110 not out, one of two centuries.

Death

He died in Enfield, Middlesex on 7 March 2005 aged 82.