Laurie Eastman - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Laurie Eastman
- Laurie Eastman (3 June 1897 – 17 April 1941) was an English cricketer.
- He played for Essex between 1920 and 1939.An all-rounder, Eastman first played for Essex as an amateur and was appointed assistant secretary of the club, before becoming a professional in 1927.
- He was originally a medium-pace bowler, but developed leg-spin later in his career.
- He coached in New Zealand in 1927-28 and 1928-29, when he also played for Otago; he also coached in South Africa.Eastman fought in the First World War and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal.
- He died in the Second World War of an illness contracted while serving as an air raid warden.
