About George Blakey
Lived 1907 – 1968 (aged 60). George Blakey was a British cricketer.
George Matthew Blakey (20 January 1907 – 12 January 1968) was an English cricketer: a right-handed batsman and right arm bowler who played three first-class games for Worcestershire, all in July 1939. He totalled 46 runs in his four innings, of which 42 came in a single effort, on his debut against Surrey.
Prior to his brief first-class career, Blakey had also played in the Minor Counties Championship for the Lancashire Second XI in 1929 and 1930.
He was born in St Anne's-on-Sea, Lancashire and died at Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire a few days short of his 61st birthday.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Blakey?
English cricketer (1907-1968)
When was George Blakey born?
George Blakey was born on 20 January 1907.
When did George Blakey die?
George Blakey died on 12 January 1968.
What was George Blakey's occupation?
George Blakey was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Blakey?
George Blakey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Blakey. https://biography.guide/george-blakey/
MLA: "George Blakey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-blakey/.
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