Geoffrey Atkinson

Geoffrey Bean Atkinson (29 January 1896 – 1 September 1951) was an English first-class cricketer. Atkinson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Lambeth, London.

For other people named Jeff Atkinson, see Jeff Atkinson (disambiguation).

Geoffrey Atkinson
Personal information
Full name
Geoffrey Bean Atkinson
Born(1896-01-29)29 January 1896
Lambeth, London, England
Died1 September 1951(1951-09-01) (aged 55)
Bognor Regis, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1930Middlesex
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 3
Runs scored 25
Batting average 6.25
100s/50s –/–
Top score 14
Balls bowled 108
Wickets 2
Bowling average 28.50
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling 2/27
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 February 2011

Atkinson made two first-class appearances for Middlesex in 1930, making his debut against Yorkshire in the County Championship in June and playing against Leicestershire in July. His other first-class appearance came in 1933 for HDG Leveson-Gower's XI against Oxford University.[1] In his three first-class matches he scored 25 runs at a batting average of 6.25, with a high score of 14. With the ball he took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 28.50, with best figures of 2/28 against Oxford University.[2] He also played a number of non-notable matches for the Marylebone Cricket Club from 1928 to 1936.[3]

He died in Bognor Regis, Sussex on 1 September 1951.

References
  1. "First-Class Matches played by Geoffrey Atkinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. "First-class Bowling Against Each Opponent Geoffrey Atkinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  3. "Other matches played by Geoffrey Atkinson". CricketArchive. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
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