Name:

Carew, George M

Date of Birth:

04 Jun 1910

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Belmont, St Michael

Date Died:

09 Dec 1974

Career:

Test: 1935 - 1948

Teams:

West Indies (Country)
Barbados (Regional)

George McDonald Carew (1910–1974) was a right-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

Carew is best remembered for his century against England in 1948, where he scored 107 runs in a first-wicket partnership of 173 with Andy Ganteaume at Port of Spain.

His unorthodox style, characterized by wearing a chocolate-colored felt hat and chewing gum while batting, was noted in Wisden’s report of the match. 

In his first-class career, Carew played 39 matches, amassing 2,131 runs at an average of 34.37, including three centuries and twelve fifties. 

Carew made his Test debut against England in January 1935 and played his final Test against India in December 1948. 

In retirement, Carew drove a taxi in Barbados. He passed away on December 9, 1974, in Holetown, St James, Barbados.