Dick Pilling

Richard Pilling (11 August 1855 – 28 March 1891) was an English professional cricketer who played eight Test matches for the England cricket team. In first-class cricket he represented Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Life
Pilling was born in August 1855 at Old Warden in Bedfordshire. He died aged 35 on 28 March 1891 from Tuberculosis. He was commonly called Dick Pilling.

Cricket
Pilling was a wicket-keeper who played 8 times for the England cricket team. He was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1891.