Richard Hosmer

Richard Hosmer

Richard Hosmer (born 3 January 1757 at Mereworth, Kent; died 29 April 1820 at Mereworth) was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was one of the leading amateur batsmen of his time.

Richard Hosmer made 23 known first-class appearances between 1777 and 1791 for various Kent and Gentlemen’s XIs. He was a very useful batsman.

External links

* [http://www.jl.sl.btinternet.co.uk/stampsite/cricket/main.html From Lads to Lord's; The History of Cricket: 1300 – 1787]

References

* "Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket" by G B Buckley (FL18)
* "Scores & Biographies, Volume 1" by Arthur Haygarth (SBnnn)
* "The Dawn of Cricket" by H T Waghorn (WDC)


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