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George Cawthray

1913 – 2000

English cricketer

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Lived 1913 – 2000 (aged 86). George Cawthray was a British cricketer.

George Cawthray (28 September 1913 – 5 January 2000) was an English first-class cricketer, who played four matches for Yorkshire in a first-class career which spanned thirteen years. He appeared against Warwickshire and Essex in 1939, then reappeared against Glamorgan and Derbyshire in 1952.

Born in Selby, Yorkshire, England, Cawthray was a right-handed batsman, who scored 114 first-class runs at an average of 19.00, with a best of 30 against Glamorgan.

He retired as groundsman at Headingley in 1978, aged 65, and died in January 2001, at the age of 87.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Cawthray?

English cricketer (1913-2000)

When was George Cawthray born?

George Cawthray was born on 28 September 1913.

When did George Cawthray die?

George Cawthray died on 5 January 2000.

What was George Cawthray's occupation?

George Cawthray was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Cawthray?

George Cawthray was British.

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· Wikipedia: George Cawthray

· Wikidata: Q5537771

· DBpedia: George Cawthray

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