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Bill Copson

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English Test and County cricketer (1908-1971)

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William Henry Copson was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire County Cricket Club between 1932 and 1950, and for England between 1939 and 1947. He took over 1,000 wickets for Derbyshire, and was prominent in their 1936 Championship season.

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England cricket team1939-1947
Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Awards 1

1937Wisden Cricketer of the Year

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William Henry Copson was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire County Cricket Club between 1932 and 1950, and for England between 1939 and 1947. He took over 1,000 wickets for Derbyshire, and was prominent in their 1936 Championship season. Cricket correspondent, Colin Bateman, noted Copson was, "a flame-haired pace bowler with a temper to match, became a cricketer by accident".

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United Kingdom
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1971 · aged 63
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