Albert Steeples

Cricket Player

1870 – 1945

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Who was Albert Steeples?

Albert Steeples was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1899.

Steeples was born at Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, the son of John Steeples, a coal miner.

Steeples' made his only first-class appearance for Derbyshire in the 1899 season in May against Surrey. Steeples as last man in made 16 in a last wicket stand to help avoid a follow on. He bowled five overs in the first innings, but with little success. Steeples was a right-handed batsman and made 18 runs in his two innings. He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and gave away 21 runs in 30 balls for no wicket.

Steeples died in Derby at the age of 75. His brother, Dick, played three games for Derbyshire during the 1897 season.

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Born
1870
Somercotes
Nationality
  • England
Died
1945
Derby

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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