Walter Franklin (cricketer)

Walter Franklin
Personal information
Full name
Walter Bell Franklin
Born(1891-08-16)16 August 1891
Upper Norwood, Surrey, England
Died5 March 1968(1968-03-05) (aged 76)
Knodishall, Suffolk, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1924–1937Minor Counties
1914–1933Marylebone Cricket Club
1911–1913Cambridge University
1911–1946Buckinghamshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 60
Runs scored 1,362
Batting average 18.91
100s/50s –/4
Top score 77
Catches/stumpings 63/53
Source: Cricinfo, 14 August 2011

Walter Bell Franklin (16 August 1891 – 5 March 1968) was an English cricketer. Franklin was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was considered the best amateur wicket-keeper of his time.