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Jim Parks cause of death, wife, children, net worth

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Jim Parks was an English cricketer who died on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Between 1954 and 1968, he appeared in 46 Tests for England. Parks scored 1,962 runs in those tests, with a personal high of 108 not out, and also took 103 catches and made 11 stumpings.

He was 90.

Jim Parks cause of death

He died on 31 May 2022 after a fall at his home in the week prior.

In August 2021, Parks became the oldest surviving male England test cricketer.

Jim Parks wife and children

He was married with a son, called Bobby.

Bobby, his son, played county cricket for both Hampshire and Kent.

Jim Parks net worth

Parks net worth was around 5 million when he died.

Parks led Sussex from 1967 to 1968 until being replaced by Mike Griffith. 
Following the 1972 season, he departed Sussex and signed a three-year deal with Somerset. In 1976, he announced his retirement from first-class cricket. 
He also has 51 wickets to his name, with a personal high of 3 for 23.

Jim Parks funeral

Parks funeral is yet to be held

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