John Arlott
Leslie Thomas John Arlott OBE (25 February 1914 – 14 December 1991) was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special. He was also a poet and wine connoisseur. With his poetic phraseology, he became an iconic cricket commentator noted for his "wonderful gift for evoking cricketing moments" by the BBC.
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| Birth date | February 25, 1914 |
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| Birth name | Leslie Thomas John Arlott |
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| Date of death | December 14, 1991 |
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