Background
He was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, and was educated at Repton School.
He was born at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, and was educated at Repton School.
German was a right-handed batsman. German made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sussex at the County Ground, Hove, in the 1923 County Championship. He made two further first-class appearances for Leicestershire the following season, against Surrey at The Oval, and Essex at Aylestone Road, Leicester.
In his three first-class matches, he scored a total of 73 runs at an average of 12.16, with a high score of 36.
He died at Aberdeen, Scotland on 2 February 1968.