George Coles (Cambridge University cricketer)

Coles made only three known appearances in first-class matches[1] but was a very successful bowler using a right-handed underarm style.

In 1820, his tally of 17 was the highest by any first-class bowler that season.

[2] Educated at Eton and Peterhouse, Cambridge, George Coles later became ordained as a Church of England clergyman.

He was Vicar of St James, Croydon from 1829 to 1865.

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