Clarence Parfitt (born 16 July 1944 in

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) is a former Bermudian and Scottish

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er. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace bowler. He is reputed to be the greatest bowler that Bermuda has produced. He started his career in his native Bermuda, playing one first-class match against

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in 1972, taking five wickets in New Zealand's only innings. It was the maiden first-class match to be played by the Bermuda cricket team. He also represented Bermuda in the

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. He later settled in Scotland and would go on to play for the

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on twelve occasions, including nine

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matches, between 1988 and 1990, making his debut against

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. He is now a Development Officer for

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, and was inducted into Bermuda's sporting hall of fame in 2004.

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Cricket Archive profile
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