Albert Steeples
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Steeples was born at Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, the son of John Steeples, a coal miner. He married Ellen Roughton, daughter of John Roughton and Hannah Carlin, on 9 July 1892 in Alfreton, Derbyshire.[1]
Steeples' made his only first-class appearance for Derbyshire in the 1899 season in May against Surrey. Steeples as last man in made 16 in a last wicket stand to help avoid a follow on. He bowled five overs in the first innings, but with little success. Steeples was a right-handed batsman and made 18 runs in his two innings. He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler and gave away 21 runs in 30 balls for no wicket.[2]
Steeples died in Derby at the age of 75. His brother, Dick, played three games for Derbyshire during the 1897 season.
References
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- ↑ British Census 1881 RG11 3418/57 p33
- ↑ Albert Steeples at Cricket Archive
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