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James Robertson

1850 – 1927

Scottish cricketer, born 1850

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Lived 1850 – 1927 (aged 76). James Robertson was a British cricketer.

James Robertson (10 November 1850 – 21 March 1927) was a Scottish cricketer.

Robertson was born in Wardieburn, Edinburgh and educated at Edinburgh Academy. He failed to win a blue at Oxford. He was a tall and athletically built Scot who was known for his Right-arm fast round-arm bowling, as well as his aggressive right-handed batting and good slip fielding.

He made his county debut for Middlesex aged 27 in 1878 (having made his first-class debut a year earlier for an England XI) and represented the county in 102 first-class matches until 1891. He took 6/22 on his Middlesex debut versus Surrey at Lord's. He took 289 wickets in his career at an average 22.03, with a personal best of 8/48 versus Nottinghamshire at Lord's in 1887.

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Edinburgh Academy

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People whose lives overlapped James Robertson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Robertson?

Scottish cricketer, born 1850 (1850–1927)

When was James Robertson born?

James Robertson was born on 10 November 1850 in Edinburgh.

When did James Robertson die?

James Robertson died on 21 March 1927.

What was James Robertson's occupation?

James Robertson was a cricketer.

What nationality was James Robertson?

James Robertson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Robertson

· Wikidata: Q6142255

· DBpedia: James Robertson (cricketer, born 1850)

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