George Talbot (cricketer)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Talbot (1761 – 1850) was an English cricketer. He was an early MCC member who had previously been elected a Hambledon Club member in 1788. He played in 23 recorded matches from 1785 to 1791 and was a useful batsman.

In HCC, he is mentioned in connection with "some quaint wagers" in the betting book at White's Club. A member of the military, he eventually succeeded to his family title as 3rd Baronet.

[edit] External links

• From Lads to Lord's; The History of Cricket: 1300 – 1787

[edit] References

• Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket by G B Buckley (FL18)
• Hambledon Cricket Chronicle by F S Ashley-Cooper (HCC)
• Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 by Arthur Haygarth (SBnnn)
• The Dawn of Cricket by H T Waghorn (WDC)