George Smoker
English cricketer
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| Intro | English cricketer | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| was | Athlete Cricketer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 30 December 1856 | |
| Death | 23 May 1925 (aged 68 years) |
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Biography
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.