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- Born:
- Oct. 29, 1877, Kirkheaton, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Eng.
- Died:
- July 8, 1973, Bournemouth, Hampshire (aged 95)
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Wilfred Rhodes
British cricketer
Wilfred Rhodes (born Oct. 29, 1877, Kirkheaton, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Eng.—died July 8, 1973, Bournemouth, Hampshire) was an English cricketer who during his career (1898–1930) completed more doubles (1,000 runs and 100 wickets in a single season) than any other player. He appeared in 58 Test (international) matches and played in his last Test competition at the age of 52. Rhodes scored 1,000 runs 21 times, captured 100 wickets 23 times, and set the world record for the most wickets taken (4,187) in a career.
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