About George Wilson
Lived 1916 – 1995 (aged 78). George Wilson was a cricketer.
George Wilson (30 June 1916 – 27 April 1995) was an Irish first-class cricketer.
Born at Ligoniel near Belfast, Wilson received his education at Belfast Technical College. Playing his club cricket for Woodvale in Belfast, Wilson made his debut in first-class cricket for Ireland against Scotland at Glasgow in 1948. He made two further first-class appearances for Ireland, both against Scotland in 1949 at Belfast, and 1951 at Dublin. He also took two wickets. Outside of cricket, he worked as a draughtsman in an engineering company. He died at Glengormley in April 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Wilson?
(1916-1995)
When was George Wilson born?
George Wilson was born on 30 June 1916 in Ligoniel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did George Wilson die?
George Wilson died on 27 April 1995 in Glengormley.
What was George Wilson's occupation?
George Wilson was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wilson (Irish cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Wilson. https://biography.guide/george-wilson-cricketer-1916/
MLA: "George Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-wilson-cricketer-1916/.
Chicago: "George Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-wilson-cricketer-1916/.
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