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Joe Hills

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Joseph John Hills (14 October 1898 — 1969) was an English first-class cricketer, Test match umpire and professional footballer.

Cricket career

Born in London in 1897, he played 107 matches for Glamorgan and Wales between 1926 and 1931. A wicket keeper and right-handed batsman, he took 93 catches, completed 5 stumpings, and scored 3474 runs at 21.57 with a top score of 166. He made 7 centuries in all.[1] He stood as umpire in the England v South Africa Test in 1947. He died in Hampshire in 1969.

Football career

Hills also played professional football as a goalkeeper. He appeared in the Football League for Cardiff City and Swansea Town and was signed by Fulham without appearing for the first team.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Joe Hills". cricinfo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 89. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.