About Leslie Waghorn
Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 73). Leslie Waghorn was a British cricketer.
Leslie Arthur Waghorn (29 July 1906 – 22 August 1979) was an English cricketer. Waghorn was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Robertsbridge, Sussex.
Waghorn made his first-class debut for Sussex against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in the 1926 County Championship. He made three further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against the touring New Zealanders in 1927. In his four first-class matches for Sussex, Waghorn took 3 wickets at an average of 59.66, with best figures of 2/34. With the bat, he scored just 14 runs at a batting average of 2.33, with a high score of 7. In 1928, he made his final first-class appearance for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Derbyshire at Lord's.
He died at the village of his birth on 22 August 1979.
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Who was Leslie Waghorn?
cricketer (1906-1979)
When was Leslie Waghorn born?
Leslie Waghorn was born on 29 July 1906 in Robertsbridge.
When did Leslie Waghorn die?
Leslie Waghorn died on 22 August 1979 in England, Robertsbridge, Sussex.
What was Leslie Waghorn's occupation?
Leslie Waghorn was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leslie Waghorn?
Leslie Waghorn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Waghorn. https://biography.guide/leslie-waghorn/
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