Betty Snowball
British international player of cricket, squash and lacrosse
About Betty Snowball
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). Betty Snowball was a cricketer and squash player.
Elizabeth Alexandra Snowball (9 July 1908 – 13 December 1988), known as Betty Snowball, was an English cricketer who played Test cricket for England between 1934 and 1949. An opening batter and wicket-keeper, she was, according to her Wisden obituary, generally accepted as the outstanding wicket-keeper of her generation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Betty Snowball?
British international player of cricket, squash and lacrosse (1908-1988)
When was Betty Snowball born?
Betty Snowball was born on 9 July 1908 in Burnley.
When did Betty Snowball die?
Betty Snowball died on 13 December 1988 in Colwall.
What was Betty Snowball's occupation?
Betty Snowball was a cricketer and squash player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty Snowball. https://biography.guide/betty-snowball/
MLA: "Betty Snowball." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-snowball/.
Chicago: "Betty Snowball." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-snowball/.
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