About George Collins
Lived 1851 – 1905 (aged 53). George Collins was a British cricketer.
George Collins (29 October 1851 – 11 March 1905) was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club. He was born in Cobham in Kent.
Collins made his first-class cricket debut for WG Grace's XI against Kent at the Bat and Ball Ground in Gravesend in 1873. He went on to play 13 times for Kent between 1874 and 1882.
Collins' brother Christopher and father Benjamin both played for Kent. His nephew, also named George, made over 200 appearances for the county before and after World War I. He died at Tunbridge Wells in 1905 aged 53.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Collins?
British cricketer (1851-1905)
When was George Collins born?
George Collins was born on 29 October 1851.
When did George Collins die?
George Collins died on 11 March 1905.
What was George Collins's occupation?
George Collins was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Collins?
George Collins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Collins (cricketer, born 1851)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Collins. https://biography.guide/george-collins-cricketer/
MLA: "George Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-collins-cricketer/.
Chicago: "George Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-collins-cricketer/.
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