Eric Stephens (cricketer)
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Gloucester, England
Gloucester, England
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Eric James Henry Stephens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 March 1909 Gloucester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 April 1983 (aged 74) Gloucester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1927–1937 | Gloucestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 4 August 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eric 'Jimmy' Stephens (23 March 1909 – 3 April 1983) was an English cricketer. He played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club between 1927 and 1937,[1] and professional rugby.[1][2]
Stephens was born in Gloucester on 25 February 1909, the son of John James Stephens and Amy Stephens (née Wood). He was one of 6 children born to the couple and lived on Frampton Road, Gloucester.[2]
Career
Cricket (1927-1937)
Eric Stephens started his cricket career in 1927. On 25 August 1935, Stephens married Ivy Ethel Keys. On 8 May 1935, he played against Oxford University. In the Gloucester first inning, he scored 15 runs. In the Oxford first inning, he scored 18 runs and 2 overs. And in the Gloucester second inning, he scored 53 runs.[1]
Rugby (~1929-1935)
Stephens represented Gloucester Rugby team 'A' before 1929, and played as the position fly-half. In 1929, he moved to Birmingham to play rugby professionally, then returning in 1935. After returning, he played instead for the Wagon Works Rugby Football Club.[2]
