Gilbert Jessop

Gilbert Jessop

English cricketer (1874–1955)

Died aged 80TaurusUnited Kingdom

Biography

Gilbert Laird Jessop (19 May 1874 – 11 May 1955) was an English cricketer, often reckoned to have been one of the fastest run-scorers cricket has ever known. He was Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1898 and compiled the fastest century ever for England.

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Career highlights

Teams

  • Cheltenham Town F.C.
  • England cricket team
  • Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
  • Cambridge University Cricket Club
  • London County Cricket Club

Awards & honours (1)

  • Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Quick answers about Gilbert Jessop

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Gilbert Jessop died on May 11, 1955 at the age of 80.
When is Gilbert Jessop's birthday?
Gilbert Jessop was born on May 19, 1874.
Where was Gilbert Jessop born?
Gilbert Jessop was born in Cheltenham.
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Gilbert Jessop's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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Gilbert Jessop is a citizen of United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Gilbert Jessop is known as cricketer, association football player.

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