Collis King

Batsman

Age 75 years

DOB 11 Jun 1951

In an otherwise average career, King is remembered for his pyrotechnics during the WC finals against England in 1979. Coming into bat at No. 6 with West Indies sliding at 99/4, King smashed a boundary ridden 86 off just 66 balls and was involved in a 139 run 5th wicket partnership with Viv Richards to swing the match West Indies way. In an innings known for some stunning stroke play, Collis King did what many...