Dick Pilling
English cricketer (1855–1891)
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Richard Pilling (11 August 1855 – 28 March 1891) was an English professional cricketer who played eight Test matches for the England cricket team. In first-class cricket he represented Lancashire County Cricket Club.[1]
Born11 August 1855
Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England
Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England
Died28 March 1891 (aged 35)
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Manchester, Lancashire, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Pilling in 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 11 August 1855 Old Warden, Bedfordshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 March 1891 (aged 35) Manchester, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 33) | 31 December 1881 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 31 August 1888 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pilling was born on 11 August 1855, at Old Warden. He died on 28 March 1891, aged 35, from tuberculosis. He was commonly called Dick Pilling.[2][3][4]
Pilling was a wicket-keeper who played 8 times for the England cricket team.[5] He was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1891.