About Thomas Blake
Lived 1805 – 1895 (aged 89–90). Thomas Blake was a British cricketer.
Thomas Gage Blake (10 April 1805 – 1895) was an English cricketer. He was born at Midhurst, Sussex. Blake's batting style is unknown. He fielded as a wicket-keeper.
Blake made his first-class debut for an England XI against Surrey in 1829. The following season he made two first-class appearances for Suffolk: one against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's, and against the same team at Field Lane, Bury St Edmunds. He also made two first-class appearances for Sussex, both against Surrey at The Burys, Godalming and Midhurst Cricket Ground.
He died at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1895, aged 89 or 90. His nephews, George Fillingham and William Blake, both played first-class cricket.
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Who was Thomas Blake?
English cricketer (1805-1895)
When was Thomas Blake born?
Thomas Blake was born on 10 April 1805 in Midhurst.
When did Thomas Blake die?
Thomas Blake died in 1895 in Bury St Edmunds.
What was Thomas Blake's occupation?
Thomas Blake was a cricketer.
What nationality was Thomas Blake?
Thomas Blake was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Blake (cricketer)
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