About Bob Wilson
Born 1928. Bob Wilson is a British cricketer.
Robert Colin Wilson (born 18 February 1928) is a former cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1952 to 1967. Born in Bapchild in Kent in 1928, he appeared in 365 first-class cricket matches for the county as well as in five List A cricket matches towards the end of his career. He was awarded his county cap in 1954.
Wilson was a very straight batsman who was never afraid to attack. He scored 1,000 runs in a season in thirteen consecutive years, with a best of 2,038 at an average of 46.31 in 1964. His 19,458 runs for Kent in first-class cricket is the eighth in Kent's all-time list.
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Who is Bob Wilson?
former first-class cricketer, born 1928
When was Bob Wilson born?
Bob Wilson was born on 18 February 1928 in Bapchild.
What is Bob Wilson's occupation?
Bob Wilson is a cricketer.
What nationality is Bob Wilson?
Bob Wilson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Wilson (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Wilson. https://biography.guide/bob-wilson/
MLA: "Bob Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-wilson/.
Chicago: "Bob Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-wilson/.
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