Charles Percy McGahey (12 February 1871 – 10 January 1935) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Essex between 1894 and 1921. McGahey also played for London County between 1901 and 1904 and was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1902. McGahey played two Test matches for England during Archie MacLaren's tour of Australia in 1901-02.

Charlie McGahey
Personal information
Born12 February 1871
Stepney, London, England
Died10 January 1935 (aged 63)
Whipps Cross, Leytonstone, Essex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLegbreak
International information
National side
Test debut14 February 1902 v Australia
Last Test4 March 1902 v Australia
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 2 437
Runs scored 38 20,723
Batting average 9.50 30.20
100s/50s 0/0 31/106
Top score 18 277
Balls bowled 19,486
Wickets 330
Bowling average 31.21
5 wickets in innings 12
10 wickets in match 3
Best bowling 7/27
Catches/stumpings 1/– 151/–
Source: CricInfo, 6 November 2022

McGahey played association football for Clapton, one of the leading amateur clubs of the day.[1]

McGahey died from sepsis in a finger, which he damaged after slipping on a wet pavement.

References edit

  1. ^ Clapton FC Souvenir of Jubillee Celebration Dinner by Wm. H. Long (1928) p. 36

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