Percy Tarilton, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Percy Tarilton

West Indian cricketer

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1885

Date of Death: 18-Feb-1953

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: Barbados

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Percy Tarilton

  • Percy Hamilton "Tim" Tarilton (8 February 1885 – 18 February 1953) was a Barbadian cricketer who represented the West Indies in the days before they achieved Test status.
  • A good driver of the ball, he made his first-class debut for Barbados in 1905 and played until 1930.
  • He hit his maiden first-class century against Marylebone Cricket Club (M.C.C.) in 1913.
  • The First World War prevented Tarilton from establishing an international reputation, for example through touring England.
  • In 1920, Tarilton scored the first triple-century by a West Indian cricketer, in a match for Barbados against Trinidad when he scored 304 not out.
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  • George Challenor was a more stylish batsman and greatly admired in Barbados, but Tarilton was the more reliable.
  • However, Challenor's success on the 1923 tour of England established his reputation.
  • Tarilton, also chosen to tour, scored 554 runs at an average of 21.30, his only century being 109 not out against Nottinghamshire.
  • In 1927, he and Challenor scored 292 in an opening partnership against Trinidad, setting a West Indian record for that wicket which lasted until 1950.
  • His brother Arthur played one first-class match for Jamaica in 1905.

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