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George Comber

1856 – 1929

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Lived 1856 – 1929 (aged 73). George Comber was a British funeral director and cricketer.

George Comber (12 October 1856 – 18 October 1929) was an English undertaker and professional cricketer. He played six first-class matches for Surrey County Cricket Club between 1880 and 1885.

Comber was born at Redhill in 1856.

As a young man, Comber played club cricket for the Redhill and Reigate Priory clubs, becoming "well-known in local cricketing circles". He played alongside Surrey cricketer Walter Read for Reigate Priory and was recommended to the Surrey club, taking up a position as a professional cricketer with the county side in around 1880. In his six first-class matches he scored a total of 44 runs, with a highest score of 19 coming against Kent at Mote Park in 1882. Nis most notable performance as a club cricketer came in the same year, Comber scoring 154 runs for Reigate Priory against Guildford Cricket Club, part of a partnership of 368 for the third wicket with Walter Read.

Following his father's death, Comber took over the family undertakers business. He married in 1883 and died, aged 74, at Redhill in 1929.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Comber?

cricketer (1856-1929)

When was George Comber born?

George Comber was born on 12 October 1856 in Redhill.

When did George Comber die?

George Comber died on 18 October 1929 in Redhill.

What was George Comber's occupation?

George Comber was a funeral director and cricketer.

What nationality was George Comber?

George Comber was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Comber

· Wikidata: Q28935194

· DBpedia: George Comber

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