George Wilson (Irish cricketer)

George Wilson (30 June 1916 – 27 April 1995) was an Irish first-class cricketer.

George Wilson

Personal information
Full name	George Wilson
Born	30 June 1916 Ligoniel, Ireland
Died	27 April 1995 (aged 78) Glengormley, Northern Ireland
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm off break
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1948–1951	Ireland
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 3 Runs scored 116 Batting average 19.33 100s/50s –/– Top score 39 Balls bowled 30 Wickets 2 Bowling average 6.00 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling 2/12 Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 October 2018

Born at Ligoniel near Belfast, Wilson received his education at Belfast Technical College.[1] Playing his club cricket for Woodvale in Belfast, Wilson made his debut in first-class cricket for Ireland against Scotland at Glasgow in 1948.[2] He made two further first-class appearances for Ireland, both against Scotland in 1949 at Belfast, and 1951 at Dublin.[2] Across his three matches, Wilson scored a total of 116 runs at an average of 19.33, with a highest score of 39.[3] He also took two wickets.[4] Outside of cricket, he worked as draughtsman in an engineering company.[1] He died at Glengormley in April 1995.[1]

References

1. "Player profile: George Wilson". CricketEurope. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
2. "First-Class Matches played by George Wilson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
3. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by George Wilson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
4. "First-class Bowling For Each Team by George Wilson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-10-26.

External links

• George Wilson at ESPNcricinfo