Bob Wilson (cricketer) facts for kids
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Robert Colin Wilson
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| Born | 18 February 1928 Bapchild, Kent |
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| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off-break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Middle order batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1952–1967 | Kent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 2 July 1952 Kent v Yorkshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last FC | 26 August 1967 Kent v Warwickshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LA debut | 27 May 1964 Kent v Lancashire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last LA | 13 May 1967 Kent v Essex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 18 February 2018
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Bob Wilson, whose full name is Robert Colin Wilson, was a talented English cricketer. He was born in Bapchild, Kent, on February 18, 1928. Bob played for the Kent County Cricket Club for many years, from 1952 to 1967. He played in 365 important matches called 'first-class' games and also in five 'List A' matches. In 1954, he received his 'county cap', which is a special award for players.
Meet Bob Wilson, the Cricketer
Bob Wilson was known as a very direct batsman. He wasn't afraid to hit the ball hard and score runs quickly. He was incredibly consistent throughout his career.
His Amazing Batting Skills
For thirteen years in a row, Bob scored over 1,000 runs each season. This shows how reliable and skilled he was with the bat. His best year was 1964, when he scored an amazing 2,038 runs. This means he averaged 46.31 runs per game that season.
Overall, Bob scored 19,458 runs for Kent in first-class cricket. This incredible achievement places him eighth on Kent's list of all-time top scorers!
