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R. E. Foster

English cricketer and footballer (1878-1914) · Athletes · Died at 36

Reginald Erskine Foster, nicknamed Tip Foster, commonly designated R. E. Foster in sporting literature, was an English first-class cricketer and footballer. He is the only man to have captained England at both sports.

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Career 4

ClubYears
England cricket team1903-1907
Worcestershire County Cricket Club1899-1912
Oxford University Cricket Club1897-1900
England

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Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1901

About this person

Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1914 · aged 36