Harold Garnett facts for kids
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Harold Gwyer Garnett
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| Born | 19 November 1879 Aigburth, Lancashire, England |
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| Died | 3 December 1917 (aged 38) Marcoing, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France |
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| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Frank Garnett (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1899–1914 | Lancashire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 23 January 2011
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Harold Gwyer Garnett (born November 19, 1879 – died December 3, 1917) was a talented English cricketer. He played for Lancashire County Cricket Club in England and also represented the Argentina national team. Harold was a special kind of player called a wicket-keeper. He sadly passed away during World War I while serving his country in France.
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Who Was Harold Garnett?
Harold Garnett was born in Aigburth, Lancashire, England. He grew up to become a professional cricketer. His brother, Frank Garnett, also played cricket. Harold was known for his skills as a left-handed batsman. He was also a slow left-arm bowler.
Cricket Career Highlights
Harold Garnett played what is known as first-class cricket. This is the highest level of the sport below international matches. He played in 152 first-class games during his career.
- He scored a total of 5,798 runs.
- His highest score in a single game was 139 runs.
- He made 5 centuries (scores of 100 runs or more).
- He also made 32 half-centuries (scores of 50 runs or more).
Playing as a Wicket-keeper
Harold Garnett was mainly a wicket-keeper. This player stands behind the batsman to catch balls. A wicket-keeper's job is very important in cricket. They help get opposing players "out."
- Harold made 184 catches as a wicket-keeper.
- He also completed 19 stumpings.
- These actions helped his team get 203 players out in total.
His Time with Lancashire
Harold Garnett played for Lancashire County Cricket Club for many years. He was a key player for them from 1899 to 1914. Lancashire is one of the oldest and most famous cricket clubs in England.
Playing for Argentina
Even though he was English, Harold Garnett also played for the Argentina national cricket team. This shows how good he was at the sport. He was one of the few players to represent both a county team in England and an international team.
Service in World War I
Harold Garnett's cricket career was cut short by World War I. He joined the military to serve his country. Sadly, he was killed in action on December 3, 1917. This happened during fighting near Cambrai, France. He is remembered as a brave soldier and a talented cricketer.
