About Sampson Tubb
Lived 1840 – 1891 (aged 50). Sampson Tubb was a British cricketer.
Sampson Tubb (11 October 1840 — 27 January 1891) was an English first-class cricketer.
Tubb was born in October 1840 at Broughton, Hampshire. He made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire County Cricket Club in its inaugural first-class match against Sussex at Southampton in 1864. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire until 1867, making ten appearances. In these matches, Tubb scored 170 runs at an average of 12.14, with a highest score of 24 not out. With his right-arm roundarm fast bowling, he took 37 wickets at a bowling average of 20.16;he took two five wicket hauls, with best figures of 7 for 32 against Surrey in 1865. In later life, Tubb spent his time living between Salisbury and Southsea, and was employed as a bookmaker. He died at the West End Hotel in Salisbury in January 1891. His name at death was registered as Samson Tubb.
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Who was Sampson Tubb?
English cricketer (1840-1891)
When was Sampson Tubb born?
Sampson Tubb was born on 11 October 1840 in Broughton.
When did Sampson Tubb die?
Sampson Tubb died on 27 January 1891 in Southsea.
What was Sampson Tubb's occupation?
Sampson Tubb was a cricketer.
What nationality was Sampson Tubb?
Sampson Tubb was British.
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