Ian Folley
- August 30, 1993
- 30 years
- heart attack
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Ian Folley, 30, English cricket player, heart attack.
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|Ian Folley (9 January 1963 – 30 August 1993) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a left-arm bowler, initially a medium-pacer and later a spinner.
Folley started his career as a seamer in 1982, playing for Lancashire. He switched to spin bowling after coaching and encouragement from Jack Bond. Over the next two seasons, he averaged less than thirty with the ball, taking 129 wickets, and in one match, had match figures of 12/57. Lined up for an England team spot, he suffered an injury to his left arm, and quit the game, after tours to Jamaica and Zimbabwe.
In 1991 he was given a second chance, playing for Derbyshire, but his first-team performances did not live up to his earlier performances.
Two years later, playing for Whitehaven, Folley was hit underneath the eye in a freak accident while batting in a match against Workington, and was taken to local hospital for a minor operation to repair his perforated eyeball. There, while under anaesthesia, he suffered a heart attack and died. The hospital later admitted negligence. He was thirty years old.
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1.What was the conclusion regarding the hospital's involvement in Ian Folley's death?
- A.The hospital admitted negligencecorrect
- B.The medical staff were disciplined
- C.The equipment was faulty
- D.The hospital was exonerated
The hospital where Ian Folley was treated later admitted negligence regarding his death.
Source: final incident section
2.What were the match figures Ian Folley recorded in one of his successful matches?
- A.12/57correct
- B.15/60
- C.10/40
- D.8/30
The biography notes that in one match, Ian Folley had match figures of 12/57.
Source: early career section
3.Who is the American baseball player mentioned alongside Ian Folley in the 'See also' section?
- A.Jack Bond
- B.Arthur Richardson
- C.Ray Chapmancorrect
- D.Phillip Hughes
Ray Chapman is listed as an American baseball player killed by an in-game injury in the see also section.
Source: see also section
4.What was the date of Ian Folley's death?
- A.15 September 1991
- B.9 January 1993
- C.20 July 1993
- D.30 August 1993correct
Ian Folley died on 30 August 1993.
Source: biographical header
5.What was the birth date of Ian Folley?
- A.9 January 1963correct
- B.30 August 1993
- C.1 January 1963
- D.12 June 1963
The biography states that Ian Folley was born on 9 January 1963.
Source: biographical header
6.Which hand did Ian Folley use as a batsman?
- A.Right-handedcorrect
- B.Non-dominant
- C.Left-handed
- D.Ambidextrous
The text identifies Ian Folley as a right-handed batsman.
Source: introductory paragraph
7.For which team did Ian Folley begin his professional career in 1982?
- A.Whitehaven
- B.Derbyshire
- C.Lancashirecorrect
- D.Workington
Ian Folley started his professional career in 1982 playing for Lancashire.
Source: early career section
8.Who encouraged Ian Folley to switch to spin bowling?
- A.The Derbyshire coach
- B.The Whitehaven captain
- C.Jack Bondcorrect
- D.Ray Chapman
Ian Folley switched to spin bowling after coaching and encouragement from Jack Bond.
Source: early career section
9.What was Ian Folley's bowling role at the start of his career?
- A.Off-spinner
- B.Fast-medium
- C.Wicket-keeper
- D.Seamercorrect
Ian Folley started his career as a seamer in 1982.
Source: early career section
10.How many wickets did Ian Folley take over the two seasons following his transition to spin bowling?
- A.57
- B.199
- C.129correct
- D.30
Ian Folley took 129 wickets over the two seasons following his coaching switch to spin.
Source: early career section
11.Which countries did Ian Folley visit during his tours before his initial retirement?
- A.South Africa and New Zealand
- B.West Indies and Pakistan
- C.Australia and India
- D.Jamaica and Zimbabwecorrect
Ian Folley toured in Jamaica and Zimbabwe before quitting the game due to an arm injury.
Source: early career section
12.For which team did Ian Folley play when he returned to cricket in 1991?
- A.Whitehaven
- B.Derbyshirecorrect
- C.Workington
- D.Lancashire
In 1991, Ian Folley returned to professional cricket playing for Derbyshire.
Source: career second chance section
13.What was the cause of Ian Folley's eye injury while playing for Whitehaven?
- A.A collision with a fielder
- B.A fall on the pitch
- C.An equipment malfunction
- D.Being hit by a cricket ballcorrect
Ian Folley was hit underneath the eye by a ball while batting in a match against Workington.
Source: final incident section
14.What was the specific diagnosis that required an operation for Ian Folley after his injury?
- A.Retinal detachment
- B.Severe corneal abrasion
- C.Fractured orbital bone
- D.Perforated eyeballcorrect
Ian Folley was taken to a local hospital for a minor operation to repair his perforated eyeball.
Source: final incident section
15.How old was Ian Folley when he passed away?
- A.35
- B.32
- C.28
- D.30correct
Ian Folley was thirty years old at the time of his death.
Source: final incident section
16.What occurred during the medical procedure for Ian Folley that led to his death?
- A.A heart attackcorrect
- B.An allergic reaction
- C.A stroke
- D.Excessive blood loss
While under anaesthesia for his eye operation, Ian Folley suffered a heart attack and died.
Source: final incident section
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