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Mike Smedley

English cricketer (Nottinghamshire)

January 1, 1942 - July 28, 2026 (Age 84)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Michael John Smedley (born 28 October 1941) is an English former first-class cricketer.

Known forEnglish cricketer (Nottinghamshire)
Age84
DiedJuly 28, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Michael John Smedley (born 28 October 1941) is an English former first-class cricketer. Mike Smedley died on July 28, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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July 28, 2026
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Mike Smedley, 84, died on July 28, 2026. Mike Smedley was known publicly as an English cricketer (Nottinghamshire). Michael John Smedley (born 28 October 1941) is an English former first-class cricketer. He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 1960–62. In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut in 1964. Smedley, right-handed, was a specialist middle order batsman. He was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in 1975, which raised £8,500. Public biographical listings identify Smedley as an English cricketer (Nottinghamshire). This public record remains centered on Smedley's work as an English cricketer (Nottinghamshire) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1941
    Michael John Smedley is an English former first-class cricketer.

    Michael John Smedley (born 28 October 1941) is an English former first-class cricketer.

  2. 1960
    He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 196...

    He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 1960–62.

  3. 1963
    In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut i...

    In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut in 1964.

  4. 1966
    He was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in...

    He was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in 1975, which raised £8,500.

  5. 1975
    He assumed the club captaincy in 1975 and held the post for five se...

    He assumed the club captaincy in 1975 and held the post for five seasons until his retirement in 1979.

  6. July 28, 2026
    Died

    Mike Smedley died at age 84.

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Smedley, right-handed, was a specialist middle order batsman.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved July 30, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Mike SmedleyJul 30, 2026
Wikipedia · Mike Smedley

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