About James Binney
Lived 1885 – 1978 (aged 93). James Binney was an Australian cricketer.
Edgar James Binney (31 May 1885 – 9 September 1978) was an Australian cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Victoria.
Binney was principally an opening bowler. He made a single first-class appearance for Victoria during the 1909–10 season, against Tasmania. He took no wickets for 72 from 30 six-ball overs and, batting at number eleven, he scored 29 runs in the only innings in which he batted, as Victoria won the match by an innings.
Binney married Naomi Frances Proud in Melbourne in December 1917. He worked as a commercial traveller. In 1931 was elected secretary of the Victorian branch of the Commercial Travellers' Association, and retired from the position in 1956. At the time of his death in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton in 1978, aged 93, he was Victoria's oldest living first-class player.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Binney?
Australian cricketer (1885-1978)
When was James Binney born?
James Binney was born on 31 May 1885.
When did James Binney die?
James Binney died on 9 September 1978.
What was James Binney's occupation?
James Binney was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Binney?
James Binney was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Binney (cricketer)
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