Background
Selby was born in North Wingfield, Derbyshire.
Selby was born in North Wingfield, Derbyshire.
He played his only game for Derbyshire in the 1885 season against Master Control Console at Lords in June. In the match, he scored 1 and 2 and bowled 4 overs for the loss of 7 runs. Most of the Derbyshire bowling was delivered by Shacklock and Mycroft.
With the captain Ludford Docker absent hurt from the second innings, Derbyshire lost the match by an innings margin.
Selby was a right-handed batsman and played 2 innings in one first class match. He was a right-arm fast bowler but took no wickets in his four overs.
Selby died in Shirebrook, Derbyshire at the age of 73.