George Hirst
Cricketer and coach with Test success
Born
Died
1954
72 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An influential cricketer and coach from England, Hirst played first-class cricket primarily for Yorkshire and made significant contributions to the game. Debuted in 1890, he became a key player during a prolific career, recognized for his all-round skills as a batsman and bowler. Hirst's Test career spanned from 1896 to 1904, where he represented England in 20 matches. Following his playing days, Hirst transitioned to coaching, sharing his expertise with future generations of cricketers.
Played 20 Test matches for England
Scored over 18,000 first-class runs
Took more than 3,000 first-class wickets
Coached Yorkshire after retirement
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