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Edward Baker

1892 – 1969

English cricketer

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Lived 1892 – 1969 (aged 77). Edward Baker was a British cricketer.

Edward Conrad Baker (7 January 1892 in Carmarthen, Wales – 8 April 1969 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England) was an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he played first-class cricket between 1912 and 1921.

Career

Baker made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against the Free Foresters in June 1912. Later the same month, he played against Cambridge University for Sussex. The following month, he played for Cambridge University against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's, following which he gained his blue when he played against Oxford University at the same ground.

Baker played three first-class matches for Cambridge University in 1913 and played ten for them in 1914. He played his first County Championship match for Sussex that year against Middlesex.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Brighton College, St Catharine's College
Also known as
Edward Conrad Baker

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Edward Baker's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Baker?

English cricketer (1892–1969)

When was Edward Baker born?

Edward Baker was born on 7 January 1892 in Carmarthen.

When did Edward Baker die?

Edward Baker died on 8 April 1969 in Maidenhead.

What was Edward Baker's occupation?

Edward Baker was a cricketer.

What nationality was Edward Baker?

Edward Baker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Baker

· Wikidata: Q5341722

· DBpedia: Edward Baker (cricketer, born 1892)

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