About Harry Roberts
Lived 1924 – 1995 (aged 71). Harry Roberts was a British cricketer.
Harry Edmund Roberts (5 June 1924 – 3 October 1995) was an English cricketer active in the late 1940s and early 1950s, playing in five first-class cricket matches.
Born at Earlsdon in Coventry, Warwickshire, Roberts was educated locally in Coventry. A left-handed opening batsman, he played for several top local league sides, including Coventry and North Warwickshire. He made four further appearances in first-class cricket for Warwickshire to 1950, with his final appearance coming against Oxford University at University Parks, Oxford.
He died of suicide at Coventry on 3 October 1995, jumping in front of a train.
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Who was Harry Roberts?
English cricketer (1924-1995)
When was Harry Roberts born?
Harry Roberts was born on 5 June 1924 in Earlsdon.
When did Harry Roberts die?
Harry Roberts died on 3 October 1995 in Coventry.
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Harry Roberts was a cricketer.
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Harry Roberts was British.
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· DBpedia: Harry Roberts (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Roberts. https://biography.guide/harry-roberts/
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