Herbert James Linnell (7 March 1909 – 8 February 1968) was an English first-class cricketer and educator.
Linnell was born at Paddington in March 1909. He was educated at St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate before going up to Trinity College, Oxford.[1] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Middlesex at Oxford in 1929. He next played for Oxford in 1932, making three appearances, including against the touring Indians.[2] Playing as a right-arm fast bowler, he took 8 wickets at an average of 38.75 and best figures of 4 for 57.[3]
After graduating from Oxford, he became a schoolteacher. He taught at Repton School during the 1930s.[4][5] He served as a lieutenant with the Sherwood Foresters during the Second World War.[6] Linnell died in hospital at Canterbury in February 1968.[7]
References
- ^ "Player profile: Herbert Linnell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "First-Class Matches played by Herbert Linnell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "First-class Bowling For Each Team by Herbert Linnell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ The Public and Preparatory Schools Year Book. Year Book Press Limited. 1938. p. 344.
- ^ "No. 34272". The London Gazette. 7 April 1936. p. 2283.
- ^ "No. 35128". The London Gazette (Supplement). 4 April 1941. p. 2025.
- ^ "Wisden - Obituaries in 1968". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 March 2020.