About Henry Evans
Lived 1857 – 1920 (aged 63). Henry Evans was a British cricketer.
Henry Evans (8 July 1857 – 30 July 1920) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1878 and 1882.
Evans was born in Stoneyford (near Heanor), Derbyshire the son of Thomas Evans, a farmer. He became a clerk with the Midland Railway.
Evans made his first-class debut for Derbyshire in the 1878 season against Yorkshire. He next played three matches during the 1881 season. In the 1882 season he played one further first-class match, against the touring Australian team.
Evans was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and took 19 wickets at an average of 13.26 and had a best performance of 7-47. He was a right-handed middle order batsman and played 10 innings in 5 matches. His top score was 10 and his average 4.10.
In 1888 Evans moved to Glasgow, as an assistant traffic manager for a railway company. He died in Spondon.
His brother Thomas Evans, played for Derbyshire during the 1883 season.
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Who was Henry Evans?
English cricketer (1857-1920)
When was Henry Evans born?
Henry Evans was born on 8 July 1857 in Aldercar and Langley Mill.
When did Henry Evans die?
Henry Evans died on 30 July 1920 in Spondon.
What was Henry Evans's occupation?
Henry Evans was a cricketer.
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Henry Evans was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Evans (English cricketer)
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