About George Smith
Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 83). George Smith was a British cricketer.
George William Oswald Smith (7 March 1906 – 25 November 1989) was an English cricketer. Smith was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Halstead, Essex.
Smith made his first-class debut for Essex in the 1929 County Championship against Derbyshire. Smith played for Essex in the 1929 and 1930 seasons, playing a total of 10 first-class matches, the last of which came against Yorkshire. In his 10 first-class matches, he scored 206 runs at a batting average of 13.73, with a high score of 39*.
He died in Worthing, Sussex on 25 November 1989.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Smith?
English cricketer with Essex (1929-1930)
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 7 March 1906 in Halstead.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 25 November 1989 in Worthing.
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 1906)
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