Richard Simmons (cricketer)

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English 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.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn 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]Template:Sfn 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.Template:Efn[1]

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  1. a b c Richard Simmons, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-12-21. Template:Link note

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  • Birley, Derek (1999) A Social History of English Cricket. London: Aurum Press. Template:Isbn
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