About Edgar Hornby
Lived 1863 – 1922 (aged 58). Edgar Hornby was a British cricketer.
Edgar Christian Hornby (14 September 1863 – 2 April 1922) was an English cricketer active from 1885 to 1894 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Liverpool and died in Claygate, Surrey. He appeared in 13 first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who bowled slow left arm orthodox. He scored 360 runs with a highest score of 82 and held ten catches. He took six wickets with a best analysis of two for 23.
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Who was Edgar Hornby?
British cricketer (1863-1922)
When was Edgar Hornby born?
Edgar Hornby was born on 14 September 1863.
When did Edgar Hornby die?
Edgar Hornby died on 2 April 1922.
What was Edgar Hornby's occupation?
Edgar Hornby was a cricketer.
What nationality was Edgar Hornby?
Edgar Hornby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Hornby. https://biography.guide/edgar-hornby/
MLA: "Edgar Hornby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edgar-hornby/.
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