Arthur Emmett (cricketer)
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Arthur Emmett (1869 – 12 November 1935), the third of six children for Tom and Grace Emmett.
Biography
Emmett was a medium pace bowler who played three first-class matches for Leicestershire in 1902. He returned his best figures of 3-48 against London County at Aylestone Road, Leicester, where his victims included the former Australian captain, Billy Murdoch. His third and final appearance was at Lord's against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Emmett's father, Tom, captained Yorkshire between 1878 and 1882, and played seven Test matches for England, including the inaugural Test match in 1877.
Death
He died on 12 November 1935 in Evington, Leicestershire.[1]
References
- ^ Arthur emmett (cricketer). [Place of publication not identified]: Log Press. 2012. ISBN 620-1-98438-0. OCLC 939515212.