About George Cox
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 76). George Cox was a British cricketer.
George Robert Cox (9 November 1859 – 24 February 1936) was an English cricketer who made one appearance in first-class cricket in 1884. He was a right-handed batsman.
Cox made what would be his only appearance in first-class cricket in 1884 when he was selected for the Liverpool and District cricket team against the touring Australians at Aigburth. In a match which the Australians won by 1 wicket, Cox was dismissed for ducks in both Liverpool and District innings, bowled by George Giffen and Joey Palmer in each innings respectively.
He died at Hoylake, Cheshire on 24 February 1936. His brother Alexander Cox was also a first-class cricketer.
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Who was George Cox?
English cricketer (1859-1936)
When was George Cox born?
George Cox was born on 9 November 1859 in Twickenham.
When did George Cox die?
George Cox died on 24 February 1936 in Hoylake.
What was George Cox's occupation?
George Cox was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Cox?
George Cox was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Cox (cricketer, born 1859)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Cox. https://biography.guide/george-cox/
MLA: "George Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-cox/.
Chicago: "George Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-cox/.
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