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Patrick Evanson
Patrick Evanson (13 June 1933 – 27 November 2021) was an Antiguan cricketer. He played in multiple first-class matches for the Leeward Islands in 1959/60. Evanson is known for introducing Vivian Richards to the sport of cricket and giving him his first bat. A graduate of the Antigua Grammar School, Evanson’s effect on the island can still be felt. Evanson died on 27 November 2021, at the age of 88.
Article summary
Patrick Evanson (13 June 1933 – 27 November 2021) was an Antiguan cricketer. He played in multiple first-class matches for the Leeward Islands in 1959/60. Evanson is known for introducing Vivian Richards to the sport of cricket and giving him his first bat. A graduate of the Antigua Grammar School, Evanson’s effect on the island can still be felt. Evanson died on 27 November 2021, at the age of 88.
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- date of death: 2021-11-27 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the date of death is "2021-11-27". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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