About George Lee
Lived 1854 – 1919 (aged 65). George Lee was a British cricketer.
George Henry Lee (24 August 1854 – 4 October 1919) was an English first-class cricketer, who played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1879 in the Roses Match at Old Trafford. Opening the batting he was bowled by Allan Steel for 4, and in the second innings run out for 9, as Yorkshire suffered an innings defeat, with Steel taking eleven wickets in the match.
Lee was born in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, and died in October 1919 in Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
His brother, Herbert Lee, played five matches for Yorkshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Lee?
English cricketer for Yorkshire (1854-1919)
When was George Lee born?
George Lee was born on 24 August 1854.
When did George Lee die?
George Lee died on 4 October 1919.
What was George Lee's occupation?
George Lee was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Lee?
George Lee was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Lee (cricketer, born 1854)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lee. https://biography.guide/george-lee-cricketer-1854/
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