Denis Joseph Foreman (1 February 1933 – 23 July 2016) was a South African

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from 1952 to 1967. He appeared in 130 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled occasional off-breaks. He scored 3,277 runs with a highest score of 104 against Nottinghamshire in 1967. He also played 212 matches for Brighton and Hove Albion between 1953 and 1962, scoring 63 goals as an inside forward.

Personal life

His grandson Bertie Foreman is also a Sussex cricketer.

References

External links

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Denis Foreman remembered at Shoreham College
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