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Jan 30, 1929 Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Died on 24 Feb 1994 (aged 65)
Cricket player of South Africa.
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About Hugh Tayfield
- Hugh Joseph Tayfield (30 January 1929 – 24 February 1994) was a cricketer.
- He played 37 Test matches for South Africa from 1949 to 1960 and was one of the best off spinners the game has seen.
- He was the fastest South African to take 100 wickets in Tests (in terms of matches played) until Dale Steyn claimed the record in March 2008.
- He was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1956.
- He was known as 'Toey Tayfield' due to his habit of stubbing his toes into the ground before every delivery.
- He would also kiss the badge on his cap before handing it to the umpire at the start of every over.
