About Charles Gordon
Lived 1849 – 1930 (aged 80). Charles Gordon was a British cricketer.
Charles Steward Gordon (8 September 1849 – 24 March 1930) was an English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and an underarm slow bowler who played mainly for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club from 1870 to 1875. He also played one match for Victoria in 1870. Gordon was born at Oakleaze, Gloucestershire.
Gordon made 14 first-class appearances, scoring 504 runs, with a highest innings of 121, which was his only century, in addition to 3 half-centuries. He held 8 catches in his career and took 8 wickets with a best analysis of 3–67.
Gordon died at Nottington House, Nottington, Dorset on 24 March 1930.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Gordon?
English cricketer (1849-1930)
When was Charles Gordon born?
Charles Gordon was born on 8 September 1849 in Gloucestershire, Oakleaze.
When did Charles Gordon die?
Charles Gordon died on 24 March 1930 in Dorset, Nottington House.
What was Charles Gordon's occupation?
Charles Gordon was a cricketer.
What nationality was Charles Gordon?
Charles Gordon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Gordon (cricketer, born 1849)
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