About George Smith
Lived 1876 – 1929 (aged 53). George Smith was a British cricketer.
George Smith (13 January 1876 – 16 January 1929) was an English first-class cricketer, who played two games for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1901 and 1906.
Smith was born in Thorp Arch, Wetherby, Yorkshire, England, and made his first-class debut against Cambridge University in 1901, and reappeared in 1906 against Warwickshire. He batted just once in that time, scoring seven runs. Smith took 0 for 62 with the ball, but held three catches.
Smith died in January 1929, in Thorp Arch, Yorkshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Smith?
English cricketer, played for Yorkshire County (1901-1906)
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 13 January 1876.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 16 January 1929.
What was George Smith's occupation?
George Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Smith?
George Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (cricketer, born 1876)
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