George Anthony (cricketer)

George Anthony (25 June 1875 – 13 May 1907) was an English first-class first-class cricketer. He made 85 appearances for Nottinghamshire between August 1900 and June 1905, scoring 1722 runs and taking 82 wickets.[1] He died just two years after making his last first-class appearance, at the age of 31. He made his best score, 89, against Derbyshire while his best bowling, 6 for 72, came against Leicestershire. His brother, Henry Anthony and uncle Alfred Anthony also played for Nottinghamshire, with rather less distinction.[2] His brother Walter Anthony won a football championship medal with Blackburn Rovers in 1912.

George Anthony
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Anthony
Born(1875-06-25)25 June 1875
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
Died13 May 1907(1907-05-13) (aged 31)
Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England
BattingRight handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RelationsHenry Anthony (brother)
Alfred Anthony (uncle)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1900–1905Nottinghamshire
First-class debut2 August 1900 Nottinghamshire v Leicestershire
Last First-class12 June 1905 Nottinghamshire v Surrey
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 85
Runs scored 1722
Batting average 15.23
100s/50s 0/7
Top score 89
Balls bowled 5594
Wickets 82
Bowling average 31.93
5 wickets in innings 3
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 6/72
Catches/stumpings 32/–
Source: CricketArchive, 12 September 2008

References

  1. "George Anthony". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. "George Anthony". cricketarchive.com. London: The Cricketer. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
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