Walter George

Who was Walter George?

Walter George was a first class cricketer who played for Kent in 1875.

George was born at Selling, Faversham, Kent. He was playing for MCC in 1872 but did not make his first class debut until he joined Kent in 1875 for a season. As a bowler, he took 6 for 32 against Hampshire and 7 for 86 against Derbyshire. His only batting score in five matches was against Sussex when he made 4 runs.

George was a left-arm round arm fast-medium bowler and took 22 first class wickets at an average of 14.31 and a best performance of 7 for 86. He was a right-handed batsman and played 8 innings in 5 first class matches with an average of 1.33 and a top score of 2 not out.

George's last match was for Lord Harris XI at Faversham in 1879.

George died at Bell Green, Sydenham, London at the age of 91.