About George Gamble
Lived 1877 – 1949 (aged 71). George Gamble was a British cricketer.
George Frederick Gamble (24 October 1877 – 27 July 1949) was an English first-class cricketer at the beginning of the 20th century.
Gamble was born at Leicester in 1877. He made his first-class debut for London County Cricket Club in 1900, playing against Surrey County Cricket Club at Crystal Palace Park Cricket Ground in a team which included WG Grace and CB Fry. Primarily a left-arm bowler, Gamble played another two first-class matches for the side in 1903.
He played eight more first-class matches, all during the 1906 season for Surrey. In total Gamble took 26 wickets in his first-class career, including one five-wicket haul.
Gamble died at Leicester in 1949. He was aged 71.
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Who was George Gamble?
British cricketer (1877-1949)
When was George Gamble born?
George Gamble was born on 24 October 1877.
When did George Gamble die?
George Gamble died on 27 July 1949.
What was George Gamble's occupation?
George Gamble was a cricketer.
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George Gamble was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Gamble (cricketer)
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