About Sidney Smith
Lived 1929 – 1985 (aged 56). Sidney Smith was a British cricketer.
Sidney Smith (14 January 1929 – 25 April 1985) was an English cricketer active from 1949 to 1956 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Heywood, Lancashire and died in Middleton, Lancashire. He appeared in 44 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 1,117 runs with a highest score of 101*, his only first-class century, and held ten catches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sidney Smith?
English cricketer (1929-1985)
When was Sidney Smith born?
Sidney Smith was born on 14 January 1929.
When did Sidney Smith die?
Sidney Smith died on 25 April 1985.
What was Sidney Smith's occupation?
Sidney Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Sidney Smith?
Sidney Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sidney Smith (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney Smith. https://biography.guide/sidney-smith-cricketer/
MLA: "Sidney Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sidney-smith-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Sidney Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sidney-smith-cricketer/.
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