Why Famous:The captain of England from 1975-77, he is considered by some to be one of England's leading international all-rounders and helped start World Series Cricket.
Born: October 6, 1946 Birthplace:Queenstown, Cape Province, South Africa
1972-06-08 Test Cricket debut of Tony Greig, v Australia at Old Trafford (57/62)
1974-04-02 England cricket fast bowler Tony Greig takes 8-86 in West Indies' 1st innings in tourists' 26 run 5th Test win in Port-of-Spain; Greig also captures 5-70 in 2nd innings
Chris Gayle
Fred Spofforth
Martin Crowe
Bill Walton
Richie Benaud
Tom Brookshier