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Charles Mercer

1896 – 1965

English cricketer

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Lived 1896 – 1965 (aged 69). Charles Mercer was a British cricketer.

Charles Mercer (28 April 1896 — 20 November 1965) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman who played for Essex in 1929. He was born in Hackney and died in Basildon.

Mercer's debut came against Leicestershire, where in his first innings, he hit his career-best score of merely 8 runs. His second and final first-class appearance came less than a week later, in a heavy Essex defeat in which he underperformed with the bat, and was dropped from the team.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Mercer?

English cricketer (1896-1965)

When was Charles Mercer born?

Charles Mercer was born on 28 April 1896.

When did Charles Mercer die?

Charles Mercer died on 20 November 1965.

What was Charles Mercer's occupation?

Charles Mercer was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charles Mercer?

Charles Mercer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Mercer

· Wikidata: Q5080905

· DBpedia: Charles Mercer (cricketer)

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