About Hal Pickthall
Lived 1896 – 1965 (aged 69). Hal Pickthall was a cricketer.
Harold 'Hal' Pickthall (31 July 1896 – 8 August 1965) was an English first-class cricketer.
Pickthall initially played club cricket in the Lancashire League prior to World War I with Burnley in 1913. He played for Burnley until 1920, after which he began playing for Lowerhouse. He played minor counties cricket for Monmouthshire from 1926–1929, making a total of 24 appearances in the Minor Counties Championship. He became a mainstay of the MCC side over the next few years, playing annually for them (with the exception of 1933) until 1935, making a total of twelve first-class appearances. As a bowler, Pickthall took 25 wickets at a bowling average of 30.88, with best innings figures of 4 for 30.
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Who was Hal Pickthall?
cricketer (1896-1965)
When was Hal Pickthall born?
Hal Pickthall was born on 31 July 1896 in Burnley.
When did Hal Pickthall die?
Hal Pickthall died on 8 August 1965 in Fulwood.
What was Hal Pickthall's occupation?
Hal Pickthall was a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hal Pickthall. https://biography.guide/hal-pickthall/
MLA: "Hal Pickthall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hal-pickthall/.
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