George Smoker
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Born | Ovington, Hampshire, England | 30 December 1856||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 23 May 1925 Alresford, Hampshire, England | (aged 68)||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relations | Henry Smoker (Son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1885 | Hampshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.