
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Here was born George Gibson Macauley 1897-1940 A famous Yorkshire and England cricketer who played his first game for the County in 1920. An all-rounder he took 1733 wickets for Yorkshire at an average cost of 17 08 runs and scored 5759 runs he made eight test appearances. Recorded plaque organisation: Thirsk Town Council.
George Gibson Macauley was a prominent English cricketer known for his exceptional all-round skills, making significant contributions to Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the interwar period. He is remembered for taking 1733 wickets and scoring 5759 runs for Yorkshire, while also representing England in eight Test matches.
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