Charlie Parker, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (d. 1959)
Charles Warrington Leonard Parker (14 October 1882 – 11 July 1959) was an English cricketer, who stands as the third highest wicket taker in the history of first-class cricket, behind Wilfred Rhodes and Tich Freeman.
1882Oct, 14
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