Henry Wood
English cricketer
Died when: 65 years 137 days (784 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Henry "Harry" Wood (14 December 1853 – 30 April 1919) was an English cricketer who briefly played Test cricket for England, and enjoyed a successful career for Kent and Surrey that spanned the years between 1876 and 1900.
A right-handed batsman who also bowled part-time right-arm fast, Wood was primarily a wicketkeeper.He was Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1891.
Although his batting average across his entire first-class career was 16.94, his Test batting average was 68.00 thanks to scores of 59 and 134* in his final two innings.
His average is statistically the highest of any England Test player, however a standard qualification of twenty innings played deducts him from the recognised lists.
He was the first wicketkeeper to score a Test century.
