Betty Wilson

Cricketer

Birthday November 21, 1921

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Melbourne, Australia

DEATH DATE Jan 22, 2010 (88)

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About

Legendary cricket star that played the game professionally for over 20 years with the Victoria Spirits. She also played for the Australian women's national team during her professional career. She was best known on the pitch primarily for her right arm off break bowling style.

Before Fame

She initially began playing cricket as a young girl growing up. As a child, she played for the Collingwood women's cricket team. 

Trivia

In the year 1985, she made history after becoming the first women's cricket player to ever be inducted into the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame. Over 30 years later, her very own Betty Wilson Young Player of the Year award was created to honor the best women's cricket player under the age of 25.

Family Life

Growing up, she lived with her family in Melbourne, Australia. 

Associated With

She was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame like Dennis Lillee.