About Harry Simms
Lived 1888 – 1942 (aged 54). Harry Simms was a British cricketer.
Harry Lester Simms (31 January 1888 – 9 June 1942) was an English first-class cricketer. Simms was born in Adelaide, Australia but moved to England where he played cricket with Sussex from 1905 until 1913. He also played with Warwickshire and the European side based in India.
His brother, Royston, also played first-class cricket for Sussex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Simms?
English cricketer (1888-1942)
When was Harry Simms born?
Harry Simms was born on 31 January 1888 in Adelaide.
When did Harry Simms die?
Harry Simms died on 9 June 1942 in Oatlands.
What was Harry Simms's occupation?
Harry Simms was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Simms?
Harry Simms was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Simms (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Simms. https://biography.guide/harry-simms/
MLA: "Harry Simms." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-simms/.
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