Herbert Baldwin (cricketer)

Herbert George Baldwin (1893–1969) was a first-class cricketer and Test match umpire.[1] Born in 1893 in Hampshire, Baldwin played 33 games for Surrey as a right-handed batsman and occasional leg break bowler with modest returns, although he was a noted fielder in the covers.

Herbert Baldwin
Personal information
Full nameHerbert George Baldwin
Born(1893-03-16)16 March 1893
Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England
Died7 March 1969(1969-03-07) (aged 75)
Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeg-break
RoleUmpire
RelationsHarry Baldwin (Father)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1922–1930Surrey
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 32
Runs scored 509
Batting average 13.39
100s/50s –/1
Top score 63*
Balls bowled 672
Wickets 3
Bowling average 107.00
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 2/83
Catches/stumpings 10/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 December 2009

He umpired in first-class cricket for nearly three decades, including nine Tests after the war up until 1953. He called 19 no balls in 3 overs in Australia's match against Worcestershire in 1938 when fast bowler Ernie McCormick lost his run-up.[2]

Family

Baldwin was the son of Hampshire cricketer Harry Baldwin who represented Hampshire between 1877 and 1905. Herbert, like his son, also stood as a first-class umpire.

References

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