About Frederick Roberts
Lived 1862 – 1936 (aged 74). Frederick Roberts was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.
Frederick George Roberts (1 April 1862 – 7 April 1936) was an English cricketer and umpire who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire from 1887 to 1905.
Roberts made his debut for Gloucestershire against Yorkshire in July 1887. The left-handed cricketer appeared in 211 matches for his county. His best bowling performance was 8–40 in a match versus Kent in May 1897. After his playing career had ended, Roberts became an umpire and officiated in 201 first-class matches between 1906 and 1923
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Who was Frederick Roberts?
English cricketer and umpire (1862-1936)
When was Frederick Roberts born?
Frederick Roberts was born on 1 April 1862 in Mickleton.
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Frederick Roberts died on 7 April 1936 in Bristol.
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Frederick Roberts was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
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Frederick Roberts was British.
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