Goodwin Young (c. 1850 – 9 January 1915) was an Irish first-class cricketer who played for Cambridge University. He appeared in three first-class matches in 1873.[1]

Goodwin Young
Personal information
Full name
Goodwin Young
Bornc. 1850
Carrigrohane, Ireland
Died9 January 1915
Cork, Ireland
BattingUnknown
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1873Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 17
Batting average 5.66
100s/50s –/–
Top score 12*
Balls bowled 649
Wickets 16
Bowling average 15.87
5 wickets in innings 2
10 wickets in match 1
Best bowling 5/24
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 7 November 2018

Young was born at Carrigshane, near Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. He was educated at Shrewsbury School and St John's College, Cambridge. While studying at Cambridge he was admitted to the Inner Temple and after graduating he was called to the bar. He returned to Ireland and was admitted to King's Inns. He died in County Cork.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Goodwin Young at CricketArchive
  2. ^ "Young, Goodwin (YN869G2)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.