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.