Charles Benham (cricketer) explained

Charles Edward Benham (24 June 1880 – 13 December 1961) was a Scottish first-class cricketer who played for Essex and Scotland. A right-arm fast bowler and lower-order right-hand bat, Benham played between 1904 and 1912.[1] His most successful season - 1908 - saw him score two half-centuries with the bat and take thirty wickets at 26.96 apiece.[2] [3] He played two matches for Scotland, scoring 62 runs [4] and taking five wickets.[5]

Benham was born in East Ham, Essex, and he died in Broxburn, West Lothian in Scotland.[6] His son, Fred Benham, also played for Scotland.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Profile: Charles Benham . ESPN CricInfo . 22 November 2013.
  2. Web site: FIRST-CLASS BOWLING IN EACH SEASON BY CHARLES BENHAM . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.
  3. Web site: FIRST-CLASS BATTING AND FIELDING IN EACH SEASON BY CHARLES BENHAM . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.
  4. Web site: FIRST-CLASS BATTING AND FIELDING FOR EACH TEAM BY CHARLES BENHAM . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.
  5. Web site: FIRST-CLASS BOWLING FOR EACH TEAM BY CHARLES BENHAM . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.
  6. Web site: Player Profile: Charles Benham . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.
  7. Web site: Player Profile: Fred Benham . Cricket Archive . 22 November 2013.

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