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United Kingdom Gilbert Jessop
- Retired
Gilbert Jessop is a cricket player. The country is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The current team is Cheltenham Town F.C.. The player is now retired from the game.
- Date of Birth 19 May 1874
- Team Cheltenham Town F.C.
- Birthplace Cheltenham
Profile
About the Player
Player Details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Date of Birth
- 19 May 1874
- Birthplace
- Cheltenham
- Status
- Retired
On the field
Style and Honours
Career Highlights
-
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
1898
Squads
Teams and Country
- National Team United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Current Team Cheltenham Town F.C.
- Previous Team Cambridge University Cricket Club
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