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Bertram Watkins

1902 – 1982

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Lived 1902 – 1982 (aged 80). Bertram Watkins was a British cricketer.

Bertram Thomas Lewis Watkins (25 June 1902 – 22 December 1982) was an English cricketer. He played 30 matches of first-class cricket for Gloucestershire as a wicket-keeper between 1932 and 1938.

Watkins made his first-class debut in 1932 against Glamorgan. He was one of five wicket-keepers used by Gloucestershire over the course of the season in the absence of regular keeper Harry Smith. Watkins trial of eight appearances accrued him 11 dismissals (seven catches and four stumpings) and 27 runs at an average of 3.

Watkins returned to first-class cricket in 1937 when called upon by Gloucestershire after keeper Vic Hopkins broke a finger. When Hopkins returned to the team it was as a batsman and Watkins retained the gloves for the rest of the season, in 21 matches he took 41 dismissals and scored 161 runs at 6.70. However he featured just once in 1938, making his final first-class appearance against Leicestershire,

During the 1930s, Watkins acted as groundsman as well as playing for Gloucester City CC. Following the Second World War he was employed by the Duke of Beaufort as groundsman of the cricket ground at Badminton House.

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Who was Bertram Watkins?

cricketer (1902-1982)

When was Bertram Watkins born?

Bertram Watkins was born on 25 June 1902 in Gloucester.

When did Bertram Watkins die?

Bertram Watkins died on 22 December 1982 in Badminton.

What was Bertram Watkins's occupation?

Bertram Watkins was a cricketer.

What nationality was Bertram Watkins?

Bertram Watkins was British.

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· Wikipedia: Bertram Watkins

· Wikidata: Q16010166

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