Ernie Robson

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Ernie Robson
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Ernie Robson
Batting style Right-handed batsman
Bowling type Right-arm fast-medium
First-class record
Matches 432
Runs scored 12620
Batting average 17.62
100s/50s 5/48
Top score 163*
Balls bowled 64133
Wickets 1147
Bowling average 26.43
5 wickets in innings 58
10 wickets in match 5
Best Bowling 8-35
Catches/Stumpings 258/-
First class debut: 13 May 1895
Last first class game: 11 July 1923
Source: CricketArchive

Ernest Robson (May 1, 1870 - May 23, 1924) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Somerset.

Leeds born Robson was a right arm fast bowler by the time he retired in 1923 had taken more wickets for Somerset than anyone else in history. He was surpassed by Jack White later in the decade.

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