Henry Franklin (cricketer)

Henry William Fernehough Franklin (30 June 1901 – 25 May 1985) was an English cricketer and school headmaster.

Henry Franklin

Personal information
Full name	Henry William Fernehough Franklin
Born	30 June 1901 Ford End, Essex, England
Died	25 May 1985 (aged 83) Worthing, Sussex, England
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Bowler
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1921–1931	Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC Matches 92 Runs scored 2212 Batting average 19.23 100s/50s 2/- Top score 106 Balls bowled 3048 Wickets 46 Bowling average 43.52 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 4/40 Catches/stumpings 41/0
Source: Cricinfo, 21 July 2013

Franklin was educated at Christ's Hospital and Christ Church, Oxford. After graduating he taught at Radley College 1924–27 and at Rugby School 1927–39. He was headmaster of Epsom College 1940–62. He was a member of the Advertising Standards Authority 1962–67.[1]

He played cricket for Oxford University, Surrey and Essex between 1921 and 1931.[2] He also played rugby for Oxford University and Barbarians.[1]

References

1. FRANKLIN, Henry William Fernehough, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2016 (online edition, Oxford University Press, 2014)
2. "Henry Franklin". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 July 2013.

External links

• Henry Franklin at ESPNcricinfo
• Henry Franklin at CricketArchive (subscription required)