Arthur German (28 June 1905 – 2 February 1968) was an English cricketer. German was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, and was educated at Repton School.
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Full name | Arthur German | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | (1905-06-28)28 June 1905 Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 2 February 1968(1968-02-02) (aged 62) Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relations | Harry German (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1923–1924 | Leicestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 14 January 2012 |
German made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sussex at the County Ground, Hove, in the 1923 County Championship. He made two further first-class appearances for Leicestershire the following season, against Surrey at The Oval, and Essex at Aylestone Road, Leicester.[1] In his three first-class matches, he scored a total of 73 runs at an average of 12.16, with a high score of 36.[2]
He died at Aberdeen, Scotland on 2 February 1968. His uncle, Harry German, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire.