About Benjamin Wilson
Lived 1879 – 1957 (aged 77). Benjamin Wilson was a British cricketer.
Benjamin Birdsall Wilson (11 December 1879 – 14 September 1957) was an English first-class cricketer, who played 185 games for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1906 and 1914. Known as "Benny", After the war, Wilson coached in New Zealand for a time and later at Harrogate Cricket Club when he was over 70 years old.
Personal details Wilson died in September 1957 in Harrogate, Yorkshire. His son, Ben Wilson, played one match for Warwickshire.
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Who was Benjamin Wilson?
English county cricketer (1879-1957)
When was Benjamin Wilson born?
Benjamin Wilson was born on 11 December 1879 in Scarborough.
When did Benjamin Wilson die?
Benjamin Wilson died on 14 September 1957 in Harrogate.
What was Benjamin Wilson's occupation?
Benjamin Wilson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Benjamin Wilson?
Benjamin Wilson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benjamin Wilson. https://biography.guide/benjamin-wilson-cricketer/
MLA: "Benjamin Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/benjamin-wilson-cricketer/.
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