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Henry Pearce

1886 – 1936

American cricketer

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Lived 1886 – 1936 (aged 49). Henry Pearce was an American cricketer.

Henry George Pearce (April 21, 1886 – March 27, 1936) was an American cricketer. He was a fast bowler, who played cricket in Philadelphia during cricket's brief North American "golden age". He first played for the Philadelphian cricket team in first-class cricket on their three match tour of Jamaica in 1909. He returned to the side for the home two match series against Australia, and followed this up with a match for a combined Canada/USA team, also against Australia, which was to be his final first-class appearance. Across his seven first-class matches, he took 22 wickets at an average of 21.68 with a best of 7/57 against Australia.

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Who was Henry Pearce?

American cricketer (1886-1936)

When was Henry Pearce born?

Henry Pearce was born on 21 April 1886 in United States.

When did Henry Pearce die?

Henry Pearce died on 27 March 1936 in Philadelphia.

What was Henry Pearce's occupation?

Henry Pearce was a cricketer.

What nationality was Henry Pearce?

Henry Pearce was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Pearce

· Wikidata: Q5726796

· DBpedia: Henry Pearce (cricketer)

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