R Whitehead (cricketer)

R Whitehead (cricketer)

The enigmatic Mr R Whitehead (details of birth and death unknown) was an English cricketer and match organiser of the late 18th century who played mainly for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He was a useful amateur batsman.

Whitehead made 18 known first-class appearances between 1785 and 1800. It is very surprising that so little is known of him as he was evidently a distinguished early MCC member. However, it was common practice in those days for players and patrons to use pseudonyms and Mr Haygarth does say in "Scores & Biographies" that Whitehead did use them, including the name "Long".

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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