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Kenneth Gibson

1888 – 1967

English cricketer

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Lived 1888 – 1967 (aged 79). Kenneth Gibson was a British cricketer.

Sir Kenneth Lloyd Gibson, 2nd Baronet (11 May 1888 – 14 May 1967) was an English cricketer who played for Essex from 1909 to 1912.

Gibson was born in Kensington, London, and educated at Eton College. He appeared in 42 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. He scored 959 runs and took 62 catches and 11 stumpings. His fullest season was 1911, when in 20 matches he scored 533 runs at an average of 19.74 and took 35 catches and 6 stumpings. He made his highest score of 75 that season against Surrey.

He was the second Gibson baronet of Great Warley, a title he inherited on the death of his father, Sir Herbert Gibson, the first baronet (1851–1932). He married Mary Edith Elwes in February 1914; they had two daughters. While serving with the Dragoon Guards in World War I he was mentioned in dispatches.

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Eton College
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Sir Kenneth Lloyd Gibson, 2nd Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenneth Gibson?

English cricketer (1888-1967)

When was Kenneth Gibson born?

Kenneth Gibson was born on 11 May 1888 in Kensington.

When did Kenneth Gibson die?

Kenneth Gibson died on 14 May 1967 in Marylebone.

What was Kenneth Gibson's occupation?

Kenneth Gibson was a cricketer.

What nationality was Kenneth Gibson?

Kenneth Gibson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenneth Gibson

· Wikidata: Q16005804

· DBpedia: Kenneth Gibson (cricketer)

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