Henry Bagshaw

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Henry Bagshaw (September 1, 1859 — January 31, 1927) was an English cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1887 and 1902.

Bagshaw's career began in 1887 when, as a 28-year-old, he participated in his first match, against Marylebone Cricket Club. Prior to the start-up of the County Championship, he took part in occasional matches between future first-class sides and Derbyshire, before taking part in his first County Championship match in 1895. He played consistently during the season, and had a top-score of 127 not out, the highest of his career.

His good form continued for the next three years, hitting six centuries along the way, excelling even in 1897 when Derbyshire had a particularly poor season, finishing bottom of the County Championship table. The following season, the team perked up somewhat, though their ninth place still left questions which once again remained unanswered the following season, as they rooted themselves to the bottom of the table in 1899.

Though Derbyshire introduced seven new faces at some point during the 1900 season, including Samuel Cadman and future captain Albert Lawton, their form barely improved and he was a first-team player for just one more season. During his time at Derbyshire he was an opening batsman, fighting for places high up in the order with two other openers, both onetime captains, Sydney Evershed and Levi Wright.

Between 1907 and 1923 he was a first-class umpire in England, taking charge of over 200 matches.

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