About Frederick Elam
Lived 1871 – 1943 (aged 71). Frederick Elam was a British cricketer.
Frederick William Elam (13 September 1871 – 19 March 1943) was an English first-class cricketer, who played two matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, against Nottinghamshire in 1900 and Worcestershire in 1902. He played for the Yorkshire Second XI as late as 1919.
Born in Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Elam was a right-handed batsman, who scored 48 runs at an average of 24, with a best of 28 at Trent Bridge. His right arm fast medium bowling was not called upon.
Elam died in March 1943 in Headingley, Leeds.
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Who was Frederick Elam?
English county cricketer (1871-1943)
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Frederick Elam was born on 13 September 1871.
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Frederick Elam died on 19 March 1943 in Headingley.
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Frederick Elam was a cricketer.
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Frederick Elam was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Elam. https://biography.guide/frederick-elam/
MLA: "Frederick Elam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frederick-elam/.
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