Bill Edrich

English cricketer and footballer

Bill Edrich - English cricketer and footballer
Born

March 26th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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An English cricketer and footballer played for Middlesex and represented England in cricket from 1946 to 1956. In cricket, achieved notable success as a batsman, accruing over 5,000 runs, including several centuries. Also contributed to the game as a wicketkeeper. In football, played for the team Fulham, showcasing talents on the pitch during the late 1930s.

Played in 77 Test matches for England

Scored over 5,000 runs in first-class cricket

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