About Arthur Collins
Lived 1871 – 1945 (aged 73). Arthur Collins was a British cricketer.
Arthur Collins (7 September 1871 – 22 July 1945) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex between 1895 and 1902. He appeared in 53 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled left-arm orthodox spin.
An opening batsman, Collins made his only first-class century against Gloucestershire in June 1900, when he scored 22 and 102. Later that month, on a difficult pitch at Eastbourne, he batted for 195 minutes while top-scoring with 29 in a team total of 108 against Essex. He missed the 1901 season after contracting typhoid fever. In Sussex's two matches against Gloucestershire in 1896, he dismissed W. G. Grace twice with his spin bowling, though Grace scored 547 runs in the two matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Collins?
English cricketer (1871-1945)
When was Arthur Collins born?
Arthur Collins was born on 7 September 1871 in East Grinstead.
When did Arthur Collins die?
Arthur Collins died on 22 July 1945 in Hadlow Down.
What was Arthur Collins's occupation?
Arthur Collins was a cricketer.
What nationality was Arthur Collins?
Arthur Collins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Collins (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Collins. https://biography.guide/arthur-collins-cricketer/
MLA: "Arthur Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-collins-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Arthur Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-collins-cricketer/.
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