About Alfred Diver
Lived 1823 – 1876 (aged 52). Alfred Diver was a British cricketer.
Alfred John Day Diver (6 July 1823 – 25 March 1876) was an English cricketer whose career spanned the 1843 season to the 1866 season. Diver played mainly for Cambridge Town Club and the All England Eleven
Popularly known as "Ducky", Diver is best known as a reliable batsman. Following the 1859 English cricket season, he was one of the 12-strong party of English players who toured North America. Led by George Parr, this was the first overseas cricket tour.
His nephew, Edwin Diver, played over 200 important matches, mostly for Surrey and Warwickshire.
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Who was Alfred Diver?
cricketer (1823-1876)
When was Alfred Diver born?
Alfred Diver was born on 6 July 1823 in Cambridge.
When did Alfred Diver die?
Alfred Diver died on 25 March 1876 in Rugby.
What was Alfred Diver's occupation?
Alfred Diver was a cricketer.
What nationality was Alfred Diver?
Alfred Diver was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Diver. https://biography.guide/alfred-diver/
MLA: "Alfred Diver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-diver/.
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