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George Ratcliffe

1856 – 1928

English cricketer

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Lived 1856 – 1928 (aged 71). George Ratcliffe was a British cricketer.

George Ratcliffe (born George Ratcliff 1 April 1856 — 7 March 1928) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 1887 to 1889.

Ratcliffe was born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, the son of George Ratcliff, a coal miner, and his wife Priscilla. He became a butcher.

Ratcliffe made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1887 season in a match in June against Surrey. In this he scored 64, but his average fell from this point in his remaining four first-class matches. At the end of the season Derbyshire left the championship but Ratcliffe continued to play for the club in the 1888 and 1889 season. Ratcliffe was a left-handed middle-upper order batsman and played in 10 innings in 5 first-class matches. He bowled two overs but did not take a wicket.

Ratcliffe died in Nottingham at the age of 71.

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Who was George Ratcliffe?

English cricketer (1856-1928)

When was George Ratcliffe born?

George Ratcliffe was born on 1 April 1856 in Ilkeston.

When did George Ratcliffe die?

George Ratcliffe died on 7 March 1928 in Nottingham.

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George Ratcliffe was a cricketer.

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George Ratcliffe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Ratcliffe

· Wikidata: Q5543731

· DBpedia: George Ratcliffe (cricketer, born 1856)

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