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]

Harry Blacklidge
Personal information
Full name
Henry George Blacklidge
Born(1884-07-14)14 July 1884
Stoughton, Surrey
Died23 May 1917(1917-05-23) (aged 32)
Amarah, Mesopotamia
BattingLeft-handed
Bowling
  • Left-arm fast-medium
  • Slow left arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1908–1913Surrey
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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Henry Blacklidge". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Blacklidge, Henry George". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  3. ^ Shawcroft, John (2006). Local Heroes. Sports Books. pp. 5–6. ISBN 978-1-89980-735-2.
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