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Garry Sobers: German soldiers killed his father, cut off his two fingers in childhood, 5 big things about Garry Sobers

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Gary Sobers was the first cricketer to hit 6 sixes in 6 balls in professional cricket, but do you know that he himself cut off two fingers of the hands with which he did this miracle. Gary Sobers was born with 6 fingers on each hand and he cut off his extra two fingers with a knife. (PC-GETTY IMAGES)When Gary Sobers was 5 years old, his father died. His father Simont Sobers was a sailor. During the Second World War, his ship was sunk in a German attack and the entire crew died. (PC-GETTY IMAGES)After the death of his father, Gary Sobers was raised by his mother. Sobers had 5 more brothers and sisters. Sobers' childhood was spent in extreme poverty. But despite this, this player became a legendary all-rounder. (PC-GETTY IMAGES)Gary Sobers hit 6 sixes in Malcolm Nash's over in a county match against Nottinghamshire in 1968. This happened for the first time in cricket history. Not only this, apart from fast bowling, Sobers also used to do off spin and leg spin. (PC-GETTY IMAGES)Gary Sobers was also in controversies due to drinking alcohol on the field. In 1971 and 1973, this player played Test matches despite partying all night. In the year 1973, he was accused of drinking alcohol in the washroom during lunch during the match. (PC-GETTY IMAGES)

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