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Herbert Lee

1856 – 1908

English county cricketer

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Lived 1856 – 1908 (aged 51). Herbert Lee was a British cricketer.

Herbert Lee (2 July 1856 – 4 February 1908) was an English first-class cricketer, who played five matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1885.

Born in Taylor Hill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, Lee was a right-handed batsman, who scored 20 runs at 3.33, with a best score of 20 against Middlesex. He took 2 catches in the field, but did not bowl. He scored 141 for Yorkshire Colts against Nottinghamshire Colts in 1885.

He died in February 1908 in Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

His brother, George Lee, also played one match for Yorkshire.

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Who was Herbert Lee?

English county cricketer (1856-1908)

When was Herbert Lee born?

Herbert Lee was born on 2 July 1856.

When did Herbert Lee die?

Herbert Lee died on 4 February 1908.

What was Herbert Lee's occupation?

Herbert Lee was a cricketer.

What nationality was Herbert Lee?

Herbert Lee was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Lee

· Wikidata: Q16031742

· DBpedia: Herbert Lee (cricketer)

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