Henry Franklin (cricketer)

Henry William Fernehough Franklin (30 June 1901 – 25 May 1985) was an English cricketer and school headmaster.

Henry Franklin
Personal information
Full name
Henry William Fernehough Franklin
Born(1901-06-30)30 June 1901
Ford End, Essex, England
Died25 May 1985(1985-05-25) (aged 83)
Worthing, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1921–1931Essex
Career statistics
CompetitionFC
Matches92
Runs scored2212
Batting average19.23
100s/50s2/-
Top score106
Balls bowled3048
Wickets46
Bowling average43.52
5 wickets in innings0
10 wickets in match0
Best bowling4/40
Catches/stumpings41/0
Source: Cricinfo, 21 July 2013

Franklin was educated at Christ's Hospital and Christ Church, Oxford. After graduating he taught at Radley College 1924–27 and at Rugby School 1927–39. He was headmaster of Epsom College 1940–62. He was a member of the Advertising Standards Authority 1962–67.[1]

He played cricket for Oxford University, Surrey and Essex between 1921 and 1931.[2] He also played rugby for Oxford University and Barbarians.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b FRANKLIN, Henry William Fernehough, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2016 (online edition, Oxford University Press, 2014)
  2. ^ "Henry Franklin". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
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