Dick Pilling
Richard Pilling (11 August 1855 – 28 March 1891) was an English professional cricketer who played eight Test matches for the England cricket team. In first-class cricket he represented Lancashire County Cricket Club.[1]
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| Born | 11 August 1855 Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 March 1891 (aged 35) Manchester, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 33) | 31 December 1881 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 31 August 1888 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Life
Pilling was born in August 1855 at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. He died aged 35 on 28 March 1891 from Tuberculosis. He was commonly called Dick Pilling.[2][3][4]
Cricket
Pilling was a wicket-keeper who played 8 times for the England cricket team.[5] He was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1891.
References
- "Richard Pilling". ESPNcricinfo.
- "The life of "Dick" Pilling". The Weekly Standard and Express. 14 August 1886. p. 2. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- "Dick Pilling". Wisden. 16 May 2024.
- "Death of Pilling, the cricketer". Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser. 30 March 1891. p. 6. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- Bearshaw, Brian (20 June 1987). "Tragic life for prince of stumpers". Manchester Evening News. p. 48. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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