About George Bayes
Lived 1884 – 1960 (aged 76). George Bayes was a British cricketer.
George William Bayes (27 February 1884 – 6 December 1960) was an English first-class cricketer, who played eighteen first-class matches for Yorkshire between 1910 and 1921.
Born in Flamborough, Yorkshire, England, Bayes was a right-handed batsman and right arm fast bowler, scoring a total of 165 runs at 12.69, with a highest score of 36, and taking 48 wickets at 31.95 with a best of 5 for 83.
Bayes was a Flamborough fish merchant and had several engagements around the county. He was with Scarborough Cricket Club from 1911 to 1913, and also played for Castleford C.C. and Tong Park C.C. He also played in at least six matches for the Yorkshire Second XI against Minor county opposition.
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Who was George Bayes?
English county cricketer (1884-1960)
When was George Bayes born?
George Bayes was born on 27 February 1884.
When did George Bayes die?
George Bayes died on 6 December 1960.
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George Bayes was a cricketer.
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George Bayes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Bayes. https://biography.guide/george-bayes/
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