About Eddie Dawson
Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 75). Eddie Dawson was a British cricketer.
Edward William Dawson (13 February 1904 – 4 June 1979) was an English cricketer who played in five Test matches between 1928 and 1930.
A batsman whose studious technique made use of his talent, Dawson excelled as a schoolboy for Eton College, scoring 159 in the traditional fixture against Harrow. He went up to Magdalene College, Cambridge, and earned his blue as a freshman, captaining the university in 1927.
Dawson played his county cricket for Leicestershire, captaining the county for four seasons: 1928, 1929, 1931 and 1933. In his later years he was a creative director of the Outward Bound movement.
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Who was Eddie Dawson?
English cricket player (1904-1979)
When was Eddie Dawson born?
Eddie Dawson was born on 13 February 1904 in Paddington.
When did Eddie Dawson die?
Eddie Dawson died on 4 June 1979 in Idmiston.
What was Eddie Dawson's occupation?
Eddie Dawson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Eddie Dawson?
Eddie Dawson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Dawson. https://biography.guide/eddie-dawson-cricketer/
MLA: "Eddie Dawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-dawson-cricketer/.
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