Professional Cricket Player. Born in Foolow, England, on September 1, 1859, he was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1887 and 1902. He was a left-handed batsman, played 218 innings in 125 first class matches with an average of 26.10 and a top score of 127 not out. He scored 7 centuries in making over 5000 runs, was a right-arm medium-pace bowler, took 73 first class wickets at an average of 29.02 and a best performance of 5 for 18. After retiring as a player, he was a first-class umpire in England, taking charge of over 200 matches from 1907 to 1923.
Professional Cricket Player. Born in Foolow, England, on September 1, 1859, he was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1887 and 1902. He was a left-handed batsman, played 218 innings in 125 first class matches with an average of 26.10 and a top score of 127 not out. He scored 7 centuries in making over 5000 runs, was a right-arm medium-pace bowler, took 73 first class wickets at an average of 29.02 and a best performance of 5 for 18. After retiring as a player, he was a first-class umpire in England, taking charge of over 200 matches from 1907 to 1923.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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