About Albert Atkins
Lived 1867 – 1943 (aged 76). Albert Atkins was an Australian cricketer.
Albert Atkins (26 March 1867 – 17 August 1943) was an Australian cricketer. He played twelve first-class matches for New South Wales and Queensland between 1895/96 and 1905/06.
Atkins was a middle-order batsman and excellent fieldsman in the outfield, praised in 1896 for his "brilliancy and cat-like dash". He captained Queensland on several occasions, including the closely fought match against New South Wales in Sydney in 1902-03 when he made his two highest scores, 82 and 60. He and his wife Emily had three children.
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Who was Albert Atkins?
cricketer (1867-1943)
When was Albert Atkins born?
Albert Atkins was born on 26 March 1867 in Sydney.
When did Albert Atkins die?
Albert Atkins died on 17 August 1943 in Sydney.
What was Albert Atkins's occupation?
Albert Atkins was a cricketer.
What nationality was Albert Atkins?
Albert Atkins was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Atkins. https://biography.guide/albert-atkins/
MLA: "Albert Atkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-atkins/.
Chicago: "Albert Atkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-atkins/.
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