About Ernest Allen
Lived 1880 – 1943 (aged 62). Ernest Allen was a British cricketer.
Ernest Allen (24 June 1880 – 28 May 1943) was an English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Holme and died in Harrogate.
Allen's debut came against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia during a two-month-long English tour by the team. Allen made a steady first-innings total, and backed this up in the second innings, though others near him in the batting order tended to outscore him – including England Test cricketer John Gunn.
Allen's second and final first-class appearance came against Essex in the County Championship two months later. Allen scored steadily in an innings victory, though he was dropped from the team following this game.
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Who was Ernest Allen?
cricketer (1880-1943)
When was Ernest Allen born?
Ernest Allen was born on 24 June 1880.
When did Ernest Allen die?
Ernest Allen died on 28 May 1943.
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Ernest Allen was a cricketer.
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Ernest Allen was British.
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