Montagu Toller
Cricketer and lawyer from England
Born
1871
154 years ago
Died
August 5th, 1948
76 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played first-class cricket for Derbyshire from 1911 to 1922. His career included significant contributions to both cricket and law. Toller also served as a barrister, demonstrating expertise in his legal profession while actively participating in competitive cricket. Toler's dual profession highlights the intersection of sports and law during the early 20th century in England.
Played first-class cricket for Derbyshire
Served as a barrister
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