About Harry Pilling
Lived 1943 – 2012 (aged 69). Harry Pilling was a British cricketer.
Harry Pilling (23 February 1943 – 22 September 2012) was an English cricketer. Standing just tall he had the distinction of being the shortest English professional cricketer of modern times. A right-handed batsman, Pilling scored over 15,000 first-class runs for Lancashire, for whom he played county cricket from 1962 to 1982.
One of his most memorable innings for Lancashire was an unbeaten 70 against Sussex, which helped secure his county's first Gillette Cup success in 1970.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Pilling?
English cricketer (1943-2012)
When was Harry Pilling born?
Harry Pilling was born on 23 February 1943 in Ashton-under-Lyne.
When did Harry Pilling die?
Harry Pilling died on 22 September 2012 in Little Lever.
What was Harry Pilling's occupation?
Harry Pilling was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Pilling?
Harry Pilling was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Pilling. https://biography.guide/harry-pilling/
MLA: "Harry Pilling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-pilling/.
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