About George Martin
Lived 1875 – 1963 (aged 87). George Martin was a British cricketer.
George Martin (21 November 1873 — 25 February 1963) was an English first-class cricketer.
Martin was born at Swindon in November 1873. He made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Derbyshire at Derby in the 1898 County Championship. He made two further appearances in the 1898 County Championship, before making a final appearance against Warwickshire in the 1899 County Championship. As a bowler, he took 8 wickets in his four matches, at an average of 40.12 and with best figures of 3 for 64. As a lower order batsman, he scored 19 runs with a highest score of 6. Martin later played minor counties cricket for Wiltshire in 1900 and 1901, making eight appearances in the Minor Counties Championship. Martin died in February 1963 at Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Martin?
English cricketer who played for Hampshire (1875-?)
When was George Martin born?
George Martin was born on 29 November 1875 in Swindon.
When did George Martin die?
George Martin died on 25 February 1963.
What was George Martin's occupation?
George Martin was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Martin?
George Martin was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Martin (Hampshire cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Martin. https://biography.guide/george-martin-cricketer-1875/
MLA: "George Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-martin-cricketer-1875/.
Chicago: "George Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-martin-cricketer-1875/.
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