George Coles (Cambridge University cricketer)
George Coles (christened 19 October 1798 – 22 January 1865) was an English amateur cricketer who played from 1819 to 1820 for Cambridge University Cricket Club.
Coles made only three known appearances in important matches[1] but was a very successful bowler using a right-handed underarm style. In 1820, his tally of 17 was the highest by any bowler that season.[2]
Educated at Eton and Peterhouse, Cambridge, George Coles later became ordained as a Church of England clergyman. He was Vicar of St James, Croydon from 1829 to 1865.[3]
References
- ^ CricketArchive. Retrieved on 27 August 2009.
- ^ CricketArchive. Retrieved on 27 August 2009.
- ^ "Coles, George (CLS817G)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
External links
Bibliography
- Haygarth, Arthur (1996) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.
- Haygarth, Arthur (1997) [1862]. Scores & Biographies, Volume 2 (1827–1840). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.