Gideon Holgate (23 June 1839 – 11 July 1895) was an English first-class cricketer, who played twelve matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, and several more for Lancashire between 1865 and 1867. Although there are several players who have done this, Holgate is unusual because he played for both rivals in two consecutive seasons.Born in Sawley, Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, England, Holgate was a wicket-keeper, standing 5 ft.