About Richard Peters
Lived 1911 – 1989 (aged 78). Richard Peters was a British cricketer.
Richard Charles Peters (12 September 1911 – 26 October 1989) played first-class cricket for Somerset in one match in 1946. He was born at Chew Magna, Somerset and died at Weston-super-Mare, also in Somerset.
Peters was a tail-end right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast bowler. He was in his mid-30s when he played his single first-class match, against Leicestershire at Melton Mowbray, and on a wicket suiting spin bowling rather than pace he bowled only six overs in the match, failing to take a wicket, and not being used at all in the second innings. He was not selected again.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Peters?
English cricketer (1911-1989)
When was Richard Peters born?
Richard Peters was born on 12 September 1911.
When did Richard Peters die?
Richard Peters died on 26 October 1989.
What was Richard Peters's occupation?
Richard Peters was a cricketer.
What nationality was Richard Peters?
Richard Peters was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Peters (cricketer)
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