Arnold Fothergill
English cricketer with notable achievements
Born
August 26th, 1854
171 years ago
Died
1932
93 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a first-class cricketer for Yorkshire from 1873 to 1889. Achieved significant success in batting and bowling, with over 7,000 runs and 300 wickets during his career. Contributed to Yorkshire's dominance in the County Championship. Served as captain for Yorkshire and led the team to victory in multiple matches. Participated in several important matches against teams such as the Australians.
Scored over 7,000 runs in first-class cricket
Captained Yorkshire to notable victories
Achieved over 300 wickets in first-class matches
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