Allan Gibson Steel (24 September 1858 – 15 June 1914) [1] was an English amateur cricketer who played for Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1877 to 1893, and in Test cricket for England from 1880 to 1888.

An outstanding allrounder, rated by his peers as second only to WG Grace, Allan Steel made the first Test hundred at Lord's, 148 to inspire England to victory over Australia in 1884. He...

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The death of Mr. AG Steel in the middle of the cricket season of 1914, came with the most painful suddenness.

Allan Gibson Steel (24 September 1858 – 15 June 1914) [1] was an English amateur cricketer who played for Lancashire County Cricket Club from 1877 to 1893, and in Test cricket for England from 1880 to 1888. He was born in West Derby, Liverpool, and died in Paddington, Middlesex.

Sep 24, 2015 · Had there been no WG Grace, Alan Gibson ‘AG’ Steel, born September 24, 1858, would probably have been rated England’s best cricketer during the early days of Test cricket.

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His birth was registered as Alan Gibson Steel; Barrister, Inner Temple (1883); King's Counsel (1901); Recorder of Oldham (1904-14); President, MCC (1902-03) Education: Marlborough College; Trinity Hall, Cambridge University

Full Name: Allan Gibson Steel Date of Birth: Sep 24, 1858, West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire Died on: Jun 15, 1914, Hyde Park, London Major Team: Cambridge University, Lancashire Playing Roll: All Rounder Batting Style: Right Nick Name: Alan Gibson Steel Education: Marlborough College; Cambridge University International Debut: 1880

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