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George Walker

1919 – 1995

English cricketer, born 1919

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About George Walker

Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 76). George Walker was a British cricketer.

George Arthur Walker (25 January 1919 – 31 August 1995) was an English cricketer. Walker was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.

Walker made two first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire in the 1937 County Championship against Yorkshire at Headingley, and Lancashire at Trent Bridge. Despite bowling a total of 48 overs in his two matches, Walker took just a solitary wicket, that of Lancashire's Eddie Phillipson. With the bat he scored a total of 24 runs with a high score of 10 not out.

At the end of the 1937 season Walker retired from professional cricket and joined the Nottingham City Police.

He died at Bridlington, Yorkshire, on 31 August 1995.

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Important facts

Born
25 January 1919, Nottingham
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 August 1995, Bridlington
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
George Arthur Walker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Walker?

English cricketer, born 1919

When was George Walker born?

George Walker was born on 25 January 1919 in Nottingham.

When did George Walker die?

George Walker died on 31 August 1995 in Bridlington.

What was George Walker's occupation?

George Walker was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Walker?

George Walker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Walker

· Wikidata: Q16013546

· DBpedia: George Walker (cricketer, born 1919)

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