About Thomas Lang
Lived 1854 – 1902 (aged 47). Thomas Lang was a British cricketer and stockbroker.
Thomas William Lang (22 June 1854 – ) was an English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a roundarm right-arm medium pace bowler who played from 1872 to 1875 for Oxford University Cricket Club and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Lang was born at Selkirk, Scotland.
Lang made 18 first-class appearances, scoring 303 runs @ 13.17 with the highest innings of 54, his sole half-century. He held 9 catches and took 76 wickets at 14.52 with a best analysis of 6–27. He took 10 wickets in a match on one occasion and five wickets in an innings on five other occasions. and Balliol College, Oxford. He became a stockbroker. He died at Virginia Water, Surrey on 26 December 1894.
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Who was Thomas Lang?
English cricketer (1854-1902)
When was Thomas Lang born?
Thomas Lang was born on 22 June 1854 in Selkirk.
When did Thomas Lang die?
Thomas Lang died on 30 May 1902 in Virginia Water.
What was Thomas Lang's occupation?
Thomas Lang was a cricketer and stockbroker.
What nationality was Thomas Lang?
Thomas Lang was British.
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· DBpedia: Thomas Lang (cricketer)
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