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Anthony Hill (cricketer)

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Anthony Hill
Personal information
Full name
Anthony Ewart Ledger Hill
Born(1901-07-14)14 July 1901
Spursholt House, Romsey Extra, Hampshire, England
Died25 October 1986(1986-10-25) (aged 85)
Winchester, Hampshire, England
BattingRight-handed
RelationsArthur Hill (Father)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1928Marylebone Cricket Club
1920–1930Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 19
Runs scored 204
Batting average 7.55
100s/50s –/–
Top score 24
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 7/–
Source: Cricinfo, 8 January 2010

Anthony Ewart Ledger Hill (14 July 1901 – 25 October 1986) was an English first-class cricketer. Hill was a right-handed batsman.

Hill made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Gloucestershire in the 1920 County Championship.

From 1920 to 1930 Hill represented the County in eighteen first-class matches, scoring 193 runs at an average of 7.42, with a top score of 24. After playing infrequently for the County, Hill played his final first-class match in the 1930 County Championship against Nottinghamshire. Hill was best remembered during his time at Hampshire as a splendid fielder.

In addition to representing Hampshire, Hill also represented the Marylebone Cricket Club in a single first-class match against Wales.

Harrison died in Winchester, Hampshire on 25 October 1986.

Family

Hill's father was the all-rounder Arthur Hill, who himself represented Hampshire in first-class cricket, as well as representing England in four Tests.