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Edwin Wood

b. 1868

English cricketer (1868-?)

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Born 1868. Edwin Wood was a British cricketer.

Edwin James Wood (born 25 November 1868) was an English cricketer. He was a wicket-keeper who played for Leicestershire. He was born in Wymeswold.

Wood's only first-class appearance came during the 1907 season, against Surrey. He was described in a local Leicester newspaper as "a Melton player". From the tailend, he scored a single run in the first innings in which he batted and a duck in the second innings; he took two catches and made one stumping, though he also dropped Ernie Hayes in Surrey's first innings when Hayes had made 18, and he went on to make 157, the biggest innings of the match.

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Edwin James Wood

Frequently asked questions

Who was Edwin Wood?

English cricketer (1868-?)

When was Edwin Wood born?

Edwin Wood was born on 25 November 1868.

What was Edwin Wood's occupation?

Edwin Wood was a cricketer.

What nationality was Edwin Wood?

Edwin Wood was British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Edwin Wood

Β· Wikidata: Q5346926

Β· DBpedia: Edwin Wood (cricketer)

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