Ted Glover was an English cricketer best known for his role as a fast and medium bowler for the Glamorgan County Cricket Team from 1932 to 1938.
Known for his skills on the field, Glover’s cricket career brought him recognition in the sporting world, but his influence extended beyond the field.
He also became a successful businessman, continuing to run an insurance company he co-founded before World War II.
Despite being an amateur cricketer, Glover’s contributions to the sport and his post-retirement career have left a lasting impact.
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- – Full name: Edward ‘Ted’ Robert Kenneth Glover
- – Date of birth: July 19, 1911
- – Age as of 2024: 113 years old (deceased)
- – Gender: Male
- – Place of birth: England
- – Nationality: British
- – Occupation: Cricketer, Businessman, Journalist
- – Height: 5 feet 3 inches
- – Parents: None
- – Siblings: None
- – Spouse: Donna Gay Glover
- – Children: Steve-O, Cindy Glover
- – Relationship status: Married (until death)
- – Religion: None
- – Nationality: British
- – Net worth: $3 to $5 million
Early life and education
Ted Glover was born in England on 19 July 1911 and died on 23 March 1967. He was 55 years old when he died. Glover attended Sherborne School, where he not only excelled academically but also participated in sports, especially rugby.
His early education set the stage for his varied career, which included a stint as a cricketer and later ventures in business and journalism. Details of his parents and siblings are not available, but it is known that Glover has deep roots in his British heritage.
Personal life
Ted Glover was married to Donna Gay Glover, a Canadian, and they had two children, Steve-O and Cindy Glover. Steve-O later became a famous stuntman and television personality, recognized for his role in the reality comedy series “Jackass” and its spin-offs.
Ted Glover’s marriage to Donna brought together two different cultures. Glover, who is of English ancestry, and Donna, who is of Canadian ancestry, spent some time in Brazil, where Glover was president of the U.S. division of Pepsi-South Cola.
Career
Glover’s cricket career began in the 1930s as a fast-medium bowler for the Glamorgan County Cricket Team. Between 1932 and 1938, he took 118 wickets for his county, a remarkable feat that contributed to his team’s success in the County Championship.
Although Glover was considered an amateur cricketer, his achievements on the field were anything but amateur. After his cricket career, Glover moved into the business world, co-founding an insurance company with his brother-in-law Maurice Turnbull.
After Maurice died in World War II, Glover continued to run the company until it was sold in the mid-1960s. In addition, Glover was a freelance sports journalist, contributing to many publications such as the South Wales Echo, The Sunday Telegraph and The Manchester Guardian.
Net worth
As of 2024, Ted Glover’s net worth is estimated to be between $3 and $5 million.
His wealth was largely amassed through his successful cricket career and later business ventures, including the insurance company he ran for many years. His involvement in journalism also contributed to his financial success.
Death
Ted Glover died on March 23, 1967, at the age of 55.
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