Arthur Morris (other)
Arthur Morris (1922–2015) was an Australian cricketer. Arthur Morris may also refer to: * Arthur Morris (U.S. Army officer) (1843–1892), officer in the United States Army * Arthur Morris (footballer) (1882–1945), English footballer * Arthur Morris (bishop) (1898–1977), Anglican bishop * Arthur E. Morris (born 1946), American politician and engineer See also * * Arthur Bartlett Maurice, American editor * Morris (surname) Morris is a surname of various origins though mostly of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh origin. The surname ranked 53 out of 88,799 in the United States and 32 out of 500 in England and Wales. Origins Britain In England and Scotland, the ...

Arthur Morris
Arthur Robert Morris (19 January 1922 – 22 August 2015) was an Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's '' Invincibles'' side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001. In his youth, Morris excelled at rugby union as well as cricket, being selected for the state schoolboys' team in both sports. Originally trained in spin bowling, Morris developed as a batsman during his teens and during the 1940–41 season became the first player in the world to score two centuries ...
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Arthur Morris (U
Arthur Robert Morris (19 January 1922 – 22 August 2015) was an Australian cricketer who played 46 Test cricket, Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An batting order (cricket), opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for Arthur Morris with the Australian cricket team in England in 1948, his key role in Don Bradman's ''The Invincibles (cricket), Invincibles'' side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three Century (cricket), centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley Cricket Ground, Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Australian Cricket Board Team of the Century, Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001. In his youth, Morris excelled at rugby union as well as cricket, being selected ...
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