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.[1] The earliest definite reference to him is in 1772, when he was 34.[2][3] 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.[1][4] 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.[lower-alpha 1][1]

Notes

  1. ↑ 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.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Richard Simmons, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-12-21. (subscription required)
  2. ↑ Haygarth 1862, p. 4.
  3. ↑ Ashley-Cooper 1924, p. 178.
  4. ↑ Haygarth 1862, pp. 4–43.
  5. ↑ Birley D (1999) A Social History of English Cricket, p. 364. London: Aurum Press. ISBN 978 1 78131 1769

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