List of English cricket and football players
C. B. Fry represented England at both cricket and football, and also held the world record for the long jump.
This is a list of sportsmen who have played both first-class cricket and top level football in England. The list includes twelve sportsmen who are dual internationals, having represented England's national team at both sports.
Footballers who have not competed at a professional level in the Football League are only eligible for inclusion if they have represented the England national football team.
Double internationals
| Name | Cricket club/team | Cricket profile[1] | Football club/team | Football profile[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Arnold | ||||
| Andy Ducat | ||||
| C. B. Fry | ||||
| Tip Foster | ||||
| Leslie Gay | ||||
| Billy Gunn | ||||
| Wally Hardinge | ||||
| Alfred Lyttelton | ||||
| Harry Makepeace | ||||
| Arthur Milton | ||||
| Jack Sharp | ||||
| Willie Watson |
England cricket team / Professional football
| Name | Cricket club/team | Cricket profile | Football club/team | Football profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Ames | ||||
| David Bairstow | ||||
| Chris Balderstone | ||||
| Ian Botham | ||||
| Brian Close | ||||
| Denis Compton | ||||
| Jack Durston | ||||
| Laurie Fishlock | ||||
| Patsy Hendren | ||||
| Harry Howell | ||||
| Walter Keeton | ||||
| Phil Mead | ||||
| Cyril Poole | ||||
| Walter Robins | ||||
| Mordecai Sherwin | ||||
| Arnie Sidebottom | ||||
| David Smith | ||||
| Micky Stewart | ||||
| William Storer | ||||
| Frank Sugg | ||||
| Ken Taylor |
First-class cricket / England football team
First-class cricket / Professional football
See also
- Clare Taylor, Englishwoman who represented England in both cricket and football
- List of Scottish cricket and football players
References
- ↑ All profiles link to www.cricketarchive.com
- ↑ England national football team players' profiles link to www.englandfc.com.
Pre-Second World War footballers' Football League clubs are referenced to Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6., unless otherwise noted.
Post-war footballers' profiles link to "Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database". Neil Brown., unless otherwise noted. - ↑ Also played Rugby Union for England
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