Richard Stanford (cricketer)

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Richard Stanford (born 21 June 1754 at East Peckham, Kent; died 16 July 1792) was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was one of the leading amateur batsmen of his time.

Richard Stanford made 12 known first-class appearances between 1777 and 1787 for various Kent and All-England teams. He was a very useful batsman.

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• 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)