William Baker (cricketer, born 1807)

William Baker
Personal information
Full name William Danby Baker
Born 4 January 1807
Kennington, Surrey,
England
Died 4 March 1885(1885-03-04) (aged 78)
Lambeth, Surrey, England
Batting style Unknown
Relations George Earnshaw (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
18471851 Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 118
Batting average 9.83
100s/50s /
Top score 22
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 2/
Source: Cricinfo, 7 April 2013

William Danby Baker (4 January 1807 4 March 1885) was an English cricketer. Baker's batting style is unknown. He was born at Kennington, Surrey.

Baker made his first-class debut for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1846.[1] The following year he made his debut for Surrey against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's, as well as playing a second match against the same opposition in that season.[1] His next appearance in first-class cricket came for Surrey against an All-England XI in 1850, with him playing in the same fixture in 1851.[1] He made a further first-class appearance in 1851 for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club, before making a final appearance in the same fixture in 1853.[1] In his seven appearances in first-class cricket, Baker scored a total of 118 at an average of 9.83, with a high score of 22.[2]

He died at Lambeth, Surrey on 4 March 1885.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "First-Class Matches played by William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  2. "Player profile: William Baker". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 April 2013.

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