Bob Crisp

Infobox Historic Cricketer


nationality = South African
country = South Africa
country abbrev = RSA
name = Bob Crisp
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngbatting style = Right-hand bat
bowling style = Right-arm fast
tests = 9
test runs = 123
test bat avg = 10.25
test 100s/50s = 0/0
test top score = 35
test balls = 1428
test wickets = 20
test bowl avg = 37.35
test 5s = 1
test 10s = 0
test best bowling = 5/99
test catches/stumpings = 3/-
FCs = 62
FC runs = 888
FC bat avg = 13.05
FC 100s/50s = 0/0
FC top score = 45
FC balls = 10968
FC wickets = 276
FC bowl avg = 19.88
FC 5s = 21
FC 10s = 4
FC best bowling = 9/64
FC catches/stumpings = 27/-
debut date = 15 June
debut year = 1935
last date = 28 February
last year = 1936
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44481.html Cricinfo

Robert James Crisp (28 May 1911 in Calcutta - now Kolkata, India – 3 March 1994 in Colchester, England) was a South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in England. He was also a tanker during World War Two, serving in 3 RTR (Royal Tank Regiment) later writing two books documenting his experiences that became very famous; "The Gods Were Neutral" and"Brazen Chariots". These books covered his combat during the early part of the war, first during the British retreat in Greece, then the victory that followed in North Africa. He was awarded for his bravery during the North African campaign, and was also wounded while there, nearly dying several times from his wounds as well as the subsequent infection he suffered. Crisp was notable for his great height, over 6' 2", as well as a monstrous temper. After the war he travelled extensively, particularly in the South Seas.