George Smoker (30 December 1856 – 23 May 1925) was an English first-class cricketer.
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Born | (1856-12-30)30 December 1856 Ovington, Hampshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 23 May 1925(1925-05-23) (aged 68) Alresford, Hampshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relations | Henry Smoker (Son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1885 | Hampshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 24 January 2010 |
Smoker represented Hampshire in two first-class matches in 1885, which was Hampshire's final season with first-class status until the 1895 County Championship. Smoker's debut for the county came against Marylebone Cricket Club, with his second and final first-class match coming against Derbyshire.
Smoker died in Alresford, Hampshire on 23 May 1925.
Smoker's son Henry Smoker played first-class cricket for Hampshire and Minor Counties Championship matches for Cheshire. Henry also played football for Southampton, making two appearances for the club.