About Archibald Spooner
Lived 1886 – 1965 (aged 78). Archibald Spooner was a Malaysian cricketer.
Archibald Franklin Spooner (1886–1965) was an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman, he played for Lancashire between 1906 and 1909. His brother Reginald played Test cricket for England.
Biography
Born on 21 May 1886 in Litherland, near Liverpool, Lancashire in 1886, he played two County Championship matches for Lancashire that month, against Somerset and Sussex.
He did not play for Lancashire in 1907, but played a fuller season in 1908, playing 15 County Championship matches. He played a final time for Lancashire in 1909, against Essex. He played for the Federated Malay States against the Straits Settlements in 1911. He died in Devon on 11 January 1965.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Archibald Spooner?
English cricketer (1886-1965)
When was Archibald Spooner born?
Archibald Spooner was born on 21 May 1886 in Litherland.
When did Archibald Spooner die?
Archibald Spooner died on 11 January 1965 in Dartmouth.
What was Archibald Spooner's occupation?
Archibald Spooner was a cricketer.
What nationality was Archibald Spooner?
Archibald Spooner was Malaysian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Archibald Spooner
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