About Percy Campbell
Lived 1887 – 1960 (aged 72). Percy Campbell was a British cricketer.
Percivale Campbell (26 December 1887 – 18 March 1960) was an English cricketer. Campbell's batting and bowling styles are unknown, though it is known he occasionally fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at West Ham, Essex.
Campbell made his first-class debut for Essex against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in the 1911 County Championship. He made twelve further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came after World War I against Gloucestershire in the 1919 County Championship. In his thirteen first-class appearances, Campbell scored 270 runs at an average of 14.21, with a high score of 35.
He died at South Woodford, Essex, on 18 March 1960.
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Who was Percy Campbell?
English cricketer (1887-1960)
When was Percy Campbell born?
Percy Campbell was born on 26 December 1887 in West Ham.
When did Percy Campbell die?
Percy Campbell died on 18 March 1960 in South Woodford.
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Percy Campbell was a cricketer.
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Percy Campbell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Campbell. https://biography.guide/percy-campbell/
MLA: "Percy Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-campbell/.
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