George Ratcliffe (cricketer, born 1882)

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Another cricketer who played for Derbyshire during the 1887 season was named George Ratcliffe.

George Ratcliffe (9 November 1882 31 December 1949) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1919.

Ratcliffe was born at Derby. He played his only first-class match for Derbyshire during the 1919 season against the Australian Imperial Forces. He took a wicket within the 11 balls he bowled. He was a right-handed batsman and made 8 runs in the two innings as a tailend batsman.

Ratcliffe died at Ollerton, Nottinghamshire aged 67.

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