A cousin of WG Grace whose bankruptcy led him into petty crime, Walter Gilbert went on to enjoy a stellar career in Canada
In October 1908 a most curious court case took place in Canada, in which someone called either Charles or Chris Mitchell, depending on which report you believe, found himself on trial for theft.
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Written by Simon Burnton
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/07/walter-gilbert-shamed-thief-who-shone-canadian-exile-the-spin-cricket under the title “The Spin | Walter Gilbert, the shamed thief who shone in Canadian exile”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
