Leon Stewart (cricketer)

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Leon Stewart
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Born (1942-07-21) 21 July 1942 (age 82)
Georgetown, British Guiana
Source: Cricinfo, 19 November 2020

Leon Stewart (born 21 July 1942) is a Guyanese cricketer. He played in six first-class matches for British Guiana in 1968/69 and 1969/70. [1]

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  1. "Leon Stewart". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 November 2020.