Joe Hills

Joseph John Hills (14 October 1898 — 1969) was a first-class cricketer, Test match umpire and professional footballer.

For the American football player, see Joe Hills (American football).

Cricket career

Born in London in 1897, he played 107 matches for Glamorgan and Wales between 1926 and 1931. A wicket keeper and right-handed batsman, he took 93 catches, completed 5 stumpings, and scored 3474 runs at 21.57 with a top score of 166. He made 7 centuries in all.[1] He stood as umpire in the England v South Africa Test in 1947. He died in Hampshire in 1969.

Football career

Hills also played professional football as a goalkeeper. He appeared in the Football League for Cardiff City and Swansea Town and was signed by Fulham without appearing for the first team.[2]

References
  1. "Joe Hills". cricinfo.com. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 89. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.


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