About Gilly Reay
Lived 1887 – 1967 (aged 80). Gilly Reay was a British cricketer.
Gilbert Martin ("Gilly") Reay (24 January 1887 – 31 January 1967) was an English first-class cricketer active 1913–23 who played for Surrey. He was born in Wallington, and died in Croydon. He played 29 matches as an amateur either side of World War I. His best season in first class cricket came in 1920, when he took 42 wickets at an average of 18.71. He appeared in the Gentlemen v Players match of 1923.
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Who was Gilly Reay?
British cricketer (1887-1967)
When was Gilly Reay born?
Gilly Reay was born on 24 January 1887 in Wallington.
When did Gilly Reay die?
Gilly Reay died on 31 January 1967 in Croydon.
What was Gilly Reay's occupation?
Gilly Reay was a cricketer.
What nationality was Gilly Reay?
Gilly Reay was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilly Reay. https://biography.guide/gilly-reay/
MLA: "Gilly Reay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilly-reay/.
Chicago: "Gilly Reay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilly-reay/.
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