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Alfred Smith

1847 – 1915

English county cricketer

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About Alfred Smith

Lived 1847 – 1915 (aged 67). Alfred Smith was a British cricketer.

Alfred Farrer Smith (7 March 1847 – 6 January 1915) was an English first-class cricketer, who played twenty eight matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club from 1868 to 1874, and one game for the Players of the North in 1874.

Born in Birstall, Yorkshire, England, Smith was a right-handed batsman, who scored 796 runs at 16.93. He never made a first-class century, but came close with an innings of 99 against the Gentlemen of the South. He scored three half centuries in all, including 89 against Nottinghamshire and 51 against Middlesex, and took eleven catches in the field. His right arm fast medium round arm bowling was not called upon in first-class games.

Smith died on 6 January 1915 in Ossett, Yorkshire.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Smith?

English county cricketer (1847-1915)

When was Alfred Smith born?

Alfred Smith was born on 7 March 1847 in Birstall.

When did Alfred Smith die?

Alfred Smith died on 6 January 1915.

What was Alfred Smith's occupation?

Alfred Smith was a cricketer.

What nationality was Alfred Smith?

Alfred Smith was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Smith

· Wikidata: Q4723451

· DBpedia: Alfred Smith (cricketer, born 1847)

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