Henry George Blacklidge (14 July 1884 – 23 May 1917) was an English cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Surrey County Cricket Club between 1908 and 1913.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Henry George Blacklidge |
| Born | 14 July 1884 Stoughton, Surrey |
| Died | 23 May 1917 (aged 32) Amarah, Mesopotamia |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling |
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| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1908–1913 | Surrey |
Source: Cricinfo, 12 March 2017 | |
In 1914, Derbyshire signed him up as a coach with the intention to play him when he qualified. During World War I, Blacklidge was a staff sergeant on the army gymnastic staff. He died from dysentery while serving in Amarah, Mesopotamia.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Henry Blacklidge". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Blacklidge, Henry George". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ Shawcroft, John (2006). Local Heroes. Sports Books. pp. 5–6. ISBN 978-1-89980-735-2.
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