About
Known for his erratic and violent demeanor, he played first class for Derbyshire for 27 years.
Before Fame
He made his debut for Derbyshire in 1898.
Trivia
After his playing career, he took to umpiring cricket matches.
Family Life
His son, Robert Bestwick, also played for Derbyshire, and the two shared the pitch together a few times.
Associated With
He belongs to a long line of famous Derbyshire cricketers, which includes stars such as Ian Bishop.