About Ted Tyler
Lived 1864 – 1917 (aged 52). Ted Tyler was a British cricketer.
Edwin James Tyler (13 October 1864 – 25 January 1917) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Somerset County Cricket Club between 1891 and 1907. Tyler also played one Test match for England on their tour to South Africa in 1895–96.
Tyler was a left-handed bowler. He played much of his early cricket for the Kidderminster Club, and for two years, 1885 and 1886, he was in the Worcestershire eleven, bowling with success in 1885. Then came his connection with Somerset and his fame as a slow bowler.
Tyler was also a footballer, playing in goal for Taunton F.C. and Somerset Rovers F.C., appearing for the latter in its 1891–92 FA Cup qualifying rounds win over Bristol St George.
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Who was Ted Tyler?
English cricketer (1864-1917)
When was Ted Tyler born?
Ted Tyler was born on 13 October 1864 in Kidderminster.
When did Ted Tyler die?
Ted Tyler died on 25 January 1917 in Taunton.
What was Ted Tyler's occupation?
Ted Tyler was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ted Tyler?
Ted Tyler was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Tyler. https://biography.guide/ted-tyler/
MLA: "Ted Tyler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-tyler/.
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