Mike Pawley
Australian cricketer & philanthropist
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Mike Pawley OAM (born 10 March 1944), also known as Mick Pawley, is an Australian former professional cricketer, philanthropist and business owner.[1][2] He played 11 first-class cricket matches for New South Wales between 1969/70 and 1973/74.[3]
Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia
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| Full name | Michael Bernard Pawley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 March 1944 Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Allrounder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1969/70–1973/74 | New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 October 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pawley owns a chain of local sports stores, Mike Pawley Sports, with five stores across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.[4] He founded and runs the Happy Days Cambodian Village School Charity.[5][6] Mike Pawley Oval in North Curl Curl is named after him.
Pawley studied a for Bachelor of Science degree and Diploma of Education at Sydney University. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2011 and is a life member of Cricket NSW.