Edward Henry Hayward (26 September 1924 – 28 October 2022) was an England international

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Life and career

Hayward was born in London on 26 September 1924. A works foreman by trade, he first played bowls in Hyde Park during 1961 before becoming the Middlesex champion. His brothers Stan and George were both significant bowlers. Originally he bowled for Maida Vale BC before joining Paddington BC in 1966. He made his international debut for England in 1967. Hayward won a

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in the fours with Norman King,

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and

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at the

1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championship The 1972 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at Beach House Park in Worthing, England, from 5 to 17 June 1972. Maldwyn Evans won the singles which was held in a round robin format. The pairs Gold was won by Hong Kong, the triples G ...

in Worthing. He competed in the fours event at the

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finishing in fifth place. In 1977, he joined Shadwell BC before moving to Century BC in Wembley, where he was working in a carburettor factory in Stanmore. At county level he played 84 times for Middlesex before moving to Sussex in 1988.

Personal life and death

Hayward lived in

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. Hayward died in Worthing on 28 October 2022, at the age of 98.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hayward, Ted 1924 births 2022 deaths Bowls World Champions English male bowls players Sportspeople from London