George Hirst

Cricketer

Birthday September 7, 1871

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE May 10, 1954 (82)

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About

Incredibly clutch batsman who did his best in high-press situations and was an early pioneer of swing bowling; he competed for England.

Before Fame

He quit school when he was 10 years old.

Trivia

He played domestically for Yorkshire from 1891–1929.

Family Life

He was the youngest of 10 children.

Associated With

Tom Emmett also played Test matches for England.