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Ben Lilley

1894 – 1950

British cricketer

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About Ben Lilley

Lived 1894 – 1950 (aged 56). Ben Lilley was a British cricketer.

Ben Lilley (11 February 1894 – 4 August 1950) was an English first-class cricketer active from 1921 to 1937, who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire and died in Nottingham. He played in 373 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman, scoring 10,496 runs with a highest score of 124, one of seven first-class centuries; and as a wicketkeeper, holding 657 catches and completing 133 stumpings.

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Who was Ben Lilley?

British cricketer (1894-1950)

When was Ben Lilley born?

Ben Lilley was born on 11 February 1894 in Kimberley.

When did Ben Lilley die?

Ben Lilley died on 4 August 1950 in Forest Fields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

What was Ben Lilley's occupation?

Ben Lilley was a cricketer.

What nationality was Ben Lilley?

Ben Lilley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Lilley

· Wikidata: Q28343507

· DBpedia: Ben Lilley

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