About George Wheatcroft
Lived 1799 – 1860 (aged 60). George Wheatcroft was a British cricketer.
George Wheatcroft (25 December 1799 – 17 August 1860) was an English cricketer with possibly amateur status who was active from 1831 to 1844. He was born in Sheffield and died in Newark, New Jersey. He made his debut in 1831 and appeared in one match as an unknown handedness batsman whose bowling style is unknown, playing for Sheffield Cricket Club. He scored three runs with a highest score of 3 and took no wickets. He later moved to the USA where he was involved with the St George's Cricket Club in Manhattan.
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Who was George Wheatcroft?
English cricketer (1799-1860)
When was George Wheatcroft born?
George Wheatcroft was born on 25 December 1799.
When did George Wheatcroft die?
George Wheatcroft died on 17 August 1860.
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George Wheatcroft was a cricketer.
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George Wheatcroft was British.
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