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Howard Parkes

1877 – 1920

English cricketer

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Lived 1877 – 1920 (aged 42). Howard Parkes was a British cricketer and athletics competitor.

Howard Roderick Parkes (31 May 1877 – 28 May 1920) was an English cricketer and athlete. A right-handed batsman, he played first-class cricket for London County and Warwickshire.

Career Howard Parkes' first recorded senior match was for the Gentlemen of Surrey against the Gentlemen of Netherlands. It was an unsuccessful debut, as he was bowled for a duck in each innings. Two years later, he played for the Surrey Second XI against the Lancashire Second XI,

Between 1897 and 1900 he attended Oxford University. Whilst he did play in trial matches, he never played for the university cricket team, though he did represent them at hurdling. He won the National Championship over 120 yards hurdles at the 1898 AAA Championships.

In 1900, he played a second match for the Surrey Second XI, against Glamorgan, in addition to six first-class matches for London County,

He died in Dorset in 1920 from the effects of gas poisoning suffered whilst on active service in France with the Royal Garrison Artillery in World War I, His brother-in-law Tom Taylor played for Yorkshire between 1899 and 1906, playing 130 first-class matches in total.

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University of Oxford
Also known as
Howard Roderick Parkes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Howard Parkes?

English cricketer (1877-1920)

When was Howard Parkes born?

Howard Parkes was born on 31 May 1877 in Birmingham.

When did Howard Parkes die?

Howard Parkes died on 28 May 1920 in Studland.

What was Howard Parkes's occupation?

Howard Parkes was a cricketer and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Howard Parkes?

Howard Parkes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Howard Parkes

· Wikidata: Q5920573

· DBpedia: Howard Parkes

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