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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Lilley. https://biography.guide/ben-lilley/
MLA: "Ben Lilley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-lilley/.
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