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Robert Raynbird

1851 – 1920

English cricketer

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Lived 1851 – 1920 (aged 69). Robert Raynbird was a British cricketer.

Robert Raynbird (29 May 1851 — 26 December 1920) was an English first-class cricketer.

The son of Hugh E. Raynbird, he was born in May 1851 at Laverstock, Hampshire. His father was a land manager for the Marquess of Winchester. He was a prominent club cricketer in Basingstoke, playing for Basingstoke Cricket Club, for whom he would later hold the positions of treasurer and secretary. Raynbird made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Kent in 1878. He was dismissed for without scoring in both of Hampshire's innings by George Hearne and Dick Penn respectively, and bowled twelve balls in Kent's only innings, conceding fifteen runs.

Outside of cricket, he was an auctioneer, surveyor and land agent with the family firm, Raynbird and Sons. He was also the honorary secretary of the Basingstoke Sheep Fair, having succeeded his brother Walter (who was also a first-class cricketer) in that role in 1883. He also volunteered in the Hampshire Regiment, being commissioned as a lieutenant in July 1886 and resigning his commission in November 1889. Raynbird died at Basingstoke in December 1920.

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Who was Robert Raynbird?

English cricketer (1851-1920)

When was Robert Raynbird born?

Robert Raynbird was born on 29 May 1851 in Laverstoke.

When did Robert Raynbird die?

Robert Raynbird died on 26 December 1920 in Basingstoke.

What was Robert Raynbird's occupation?

Robert Raynbird was a cricketer.

What nationality was Robert Raynbird?

Robert Raynbird was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Raynbird

· Wikidata: Q7349185

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