About Frank Farrands
Lived 1835 – 1916 (aged 81). Frank Farrands was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.
Frank Henry Farrands (28 March 1835 – 22 September 1916) was an English first-class cricketer and Test match umpire.
A right-handed roundarm fast bowler, Farrands took 128 wickets for Marylebone Cricket Club (1868–1880), Nottinghamshire (1871) and others in 30 matches at an average of 15. he was on the ground staff at Lord's from 1868 to 1908. He umpired 216 first-class cricket matches, but it is estimated that he umpired, in all, about 2000 cricket matches.
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Who was Frank Farrands?
English cricketer (1835-1916)
When was Frank Farrands born?
Frank Farrands was born on 28 March 1835 in Sutton in Ashfield.
When did Frank Farrands die?
Frank Farrands died on 22 September 1916 in England, Nottinghamshire, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
What was Frank Farrands's occupation?
Frank Farrands was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Frank Farrands?
Frank Farrands was British.
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