David Pithey

Cricketer

Birthday October 4, 1936

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Zimbabwe

DEATH DATE Jan 21, 2018 (81)

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About

Versatile player who played test cricket for South Africa from 1963 to 1967. 

Before Fame

He made his first class debut in 1956 for Rhodesia.

Trivia

He left Rhodesia for Oxford University in 1959, after being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.

Family Life

His brother, Tony Pithey, also was a successful cricketer, and the two played together for South Africa. 

Associated With

He is one of many notable cricketers to have played for Northamptonshire, along with athletes such as Michael Hussey.