Edward Crofton (cricketer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Crofton (cricketer)

English cricketer

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1854

Place of Birth: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-May-1882

Profession: cricket umpire, cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Edward Hugh Crofton (7 September 1854 – 15 May 1882) was an English first-class cricketer.
Crofton was a right-handed batsman. Crofton made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1881 against Sussex.
Crofton made two more first-class appearances for Hampshire from in 1881, with both matches coming against the Marylebone Cricket Club. Crofton was a Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade at the time of his death on 15 May 1882 in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland.
Crofton was just 27 when he died.