George Ratcliffe (cricketer, born 1856), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Ratcliffe (cricketer, born 1856)

English cricketer

Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1856

Place of Birth: Ilkeston, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 07-Mar-1928

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Another cricketer who played for Derbyshire during the 1919 season was named George Ratcliffe. George Ratcliffe (born George Ratcliff 1 April 1856 — 7 March 1928) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire from 1887 to 1889. Ratcliffe was born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, the son of George Ratcliff, a coal miner, and his wife Priscilla.
He became a butcher.Ratcliffe made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1887 season in a match in June against Surrey.
In this he scored 64, but his average fell from this point in his remaining four first-class matches.
At the end of the season Derbyshire left the championship but Ratcliffe continued to play for the club in the 1888 and 1889 season.
Ratcliffe was a left-handed middle-upper order batsman and played in 10 innings in 5 first-class matches.
He bowled two overs but did not take a wicket.Ratcliffe died in Nottingham at the age of 71.