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W. G. Grace
English cricketer (1848–1915)
Grace photographed by George Beldam, c. 1902 | |
| Full name | William Gilbert Grace |
|---|---|
| Born | (1848-07-18)18 July 1848 Downend, near Bristol |
| Died | 23 October 1915(1915-10-23) (aged 67) Mottingham, Kent |
| Nickname | WG, The Champion (and others) |
| Batting | Right-handed opener |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium (roundarm) |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Relations | |
| National side | |
| Test debut (cap 24) | 6 September 1880 v Australia |
| Last Test | 1 June 1899 v Australia |
| Years | Team |
| 1865–1906 | Gentlemen |
| 1866–1878 | USEE |
| 1869–1904 | MCC |
| 1870–1899 | Gloucestershire |
| 1900–1904 | London County |
Source: CricketArchive (subscription), 20 December 2024 | |
William Gilbert GraceMRCS LRCP (18 July 1848 – 23 October 1915) was an English cricketer who is widely considered one of the sport's all-time greatest players.
Always known by his initials as "WG", his first-class career spanned