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Bill Copson
English Test and County cricketer (1908-1971) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 63
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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Betty Snowball Teammate at England cricket team, 1939-1947
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Gubby Allen Teammate at England cricket team, 1939-1947
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Cyril Washbrook Teammate at England cricket team, 1939-1947- James Langridge Teammate at England cricket team, 1939-1946
Joe Hardstaff junior Teammate at England cricket team, 1939-1947
Career 2
ClubYears
England cricket team1939-1947
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Awards
About this person
Cricket correspondent, Colin Bateman, noted Copson was, "a flame-haired pace bowler with a temper to match, became a cricketer by accident".
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1971 · aged 63
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Mark FootittAlso at Derbyshire County Cricket ClubStan WorthingtonAlso at Derbyshire County Cricket ClubDudley DockerAlso at Derbyshire County Cricket ClubMichael FrederickAlso at Derbyshire County Cricket Club