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Alfred Bigwood

1857 – 1940

English cricketer

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Lived 1857 – 1940 (aged 83). Alfred Bigwood was a British cricketer.

Alfred Bigwood (3 August 1857 – 12 September 1940) was an English cricketer. Bigwood was a right-handed batsman who bowled roundarm slow, though which he arm he bowled with is also unknown. He was born at Mortlake, Surrey.

Bigwood made a single first-class appearance for Surrey against Middlesex in 1878 at Lord's. Middlesex won the toss and elected to bat, making 105 all out. Surrey responded in their first-innings by making 84 all out, with Bigwood for 4 runs by Robert Henderson. Middlesex then made 167 all out in their second-innings, leaving Surrey with a target of 189 for victory. However, Surrey could only manage to make 75 all out, with Bigwood ending the innings not out on a single run. Middlesex won the match by 113 runs. This was his only major appearance for Surrey.

He died at Putney, London, on 12 September 1940.

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Who was Alfred Bigwood?

English cricketer (1857-1940)

When was Alfred Bigwood born?

Alfred Bigwood was born on 3 August 1857 in Mortlake.

When did Alfred Bigwood die?

Alfred Bigwood died on 12 September 1940 in Putney.

What was Alfred Bigwood's occupation?

Alfred Bigwood was a cricketer.

What nationality was Alfred Bigwood?

Alfred Bigwood was British.

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· Wikipedia: Alfred Bigwood

· Wikidata: Q4722328

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