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Charlie McGahey

1871 – 1935

Cricket player of England

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About Charlie McGahey

Lived 1871 – 1935 (aged 63). Charlie McGahey was a British cricketer.

Charles Percy McGahey (12 February 1871 – 10 January 1935) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Essex between 1894 and 1921. McGahey also played for London County between 1901 and 1904 and was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1902. McGahey played two Test matches for England during Archie MacLaren's tour of Australia in 1901-02.

McGahey played association football for Clapton, one of the leading amateur clubs of the day.

McGahey died from sepsis in a finger, which he damaged after slipping on a wet pavement.

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Also known as
Charles Percy McGahey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charlie McGahey?

Cricket player of England (1871-1935)

When was Charlie McGahey born?

Charlie McGahey was born on 12 February 1871 in Stepney.

When did Charlie McGahey die?

Charlie McGahey died on 10 January 1935 in Whipps Cross.

What was Charlie McGahey's occupation?

Charlie McGahey was a cricketer.

What nationality was Charlie McGahey?

Charlie McGahey was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlie McGahey

· Wikidata: Q138560

· DBpedia: Charlie McGahey

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