About Harry Whitehead
Lived 1874 – 1944 (aged 69). Harry Whitehead was a British cricketer.
Harry Whitehead (19 September 1874 – 14 September 1944) was an English cricketer active from 1898 to 1922 who played for Leicestershire. He was born in Barlestone and died in Leicester. He appeared in 382 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm medium pace and sometimes kept wicket. He scored 15,112 runs with a highest score of 174 among fourteen centuries and took 106 wickets with a best performance of five for 80. He completed 409 catches.
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Who was Harry Whitehead?
English cricketer (1874-1944)
When was Harry Whitehead born?
Harry Whitehead was born on 19 September 1874.
When did Harry Whitehead die?
Harry Whitehead died on 14 September 1944.
What was Harry Whitehead's occupation?
Harry Whitehead was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Whitehead?
Harry Whitehead was British.
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