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George Smoker
Personal information
Born(1856-12-30)30 December 1856
Ovington, Hampshire, England
Died23 May 1925(1925-05-23) (aged 68)
Alresford, Hampshire, England
RelationsHenry Smoker (Son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1885Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 2
Runs scored 17
Batting average 5.66
100s/50s –/–
Top score 13
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 24 January 2010

George Smoker (30 December 1856 – 23 May 1925) was an English cricketer.

Smoker represented Hampshire in two first-class matches in 1885, which was Hampshire's final season with first-class status until the 1895 County Championship. Smoker's debut for the county came against Marylebone Cricket Club, with his second and final first-class match coming against Derbyshire.

Smoker died in Alresford, Hampshire on 23 May 1925.

Family

Smoker's son Henry Smoker played first-class cricket for Hampshire and Minor Counties Championship matches for Cheshire. Henry also played football for Southampton, making two appearances for the club.