Edwin Coup Cricketer

Edwin Coup (9 June 1861 – 2 July 1892), also known as Edwin Coupe, was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1885 and 1887. Coup was born in Ripley, Derbyshire, the son of John Coupe a building contractor and his wife Martha. Coup trained as an architect and made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1885 season in August in a victory against Hampshire. He played eight matches in the 1886 season and achieved his best single-innings total of 33. He played occasionally in the 1887 season which was his last season for the club. Coup was a left-handed batsman and played 26 innings in 13 first class matches with an average of 8.47 and a top score of 33. Coup died in Mickleover at the age of 31.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 09, 1861
Birth place
England , Ripley Derbyshire
Date of deathJuly 02, 1892
Place of death
England , Mickleover

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  1. http://cricketarchive.com/Players/28/28759/28759.html