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Richard Simmons (1737 – 1802) was an English cricketer who played during the 1770s. He is one of the earliest well-known wicket-keepers. Simmons was born and died at Bridge, Kent―he was christened in the village in October 1737 and buried there in November 1802. The earliest definite reference to him is in 1772, when he was 34. He is known to have played in 13 eleven-a-side matches from 1772 to 1779 which have since been given first-class cricket status. Between 1773 and 1775 he played six times for Kent sides before playing twice for Surrey sides between 1778 and 1779. He also appeared for England teams in four matches.
Notes
- During the time Simmons played, England sides were not representative of the country. Instead, they were sides composed of players from a range of locations brought together to play against another side.
References
- ^ Richard Simmons, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-12-21. (subscription required)
- Haygarth 1862, p. 4.
- Ashley-Cooper 1924, p. 178.
- Haygarth 1862, pp. 4–43.
- Birley D (1999) A Social History of English Cricket, p. 364. London: Aurum Press. ISBN 978 1 78131 1769
Sources
- Ashley-Cooper, F. S. (1924). Hambledon Cricket Chronicle 1772–1796. Jenkins. ASIN B0008BXCH4.
- Birley, Derek (1999) A Social History of English Cricket. London: Aurum Press. ISBN 978 1 78131 1769
- Haygarth, Arthur (1862). Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.
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