George Palmer (cricketer)

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Joey Palmer Australia (AUS)

Batting style	Right-hand bat
Bowling type	Right-arm offbreak
	Tests	First-class
Matches	17	133
Runs scored	296	2728
Batting average	14.09	16.14
100s/50s	0/0	1/10
Top score	48	113
Balls bowled	4517	27809
Wickets	78	594
Bowling average	21.51	17.71
5 wickets in innings	6	54
10 wickets in match	2	16
Best bowling	7/65	8/48
Catches/stumpings	13/0	107/0
Test debut: 6 September 1880 Last Test: 12 August 1886 Source: Cricinfo

George "Joey" Eugene Palmer (born February 22, 1859 in Corowa; died August 22, 1910 in Baddaginnie) was an Australian cricketer who played in 17 Tests between 1880 and 1886.

""Joey"" Palmer had an intense career, His Test career was short in years but he toured England 4 times and at his peak he was considered a top medium pace spinner. Palmer had a particular love for the SCG, where his best Test bowling of 7-65 occurred.

After returning from the 1886 tour to England he damaged his knee and never played Test cricket again but came to play first class cricket in Australia until the end of 1896/97.