Thomas Ray (cricketer)

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This article is about the cricketer. For the ecologist, see Thomas S. Ray.

Thomas Ray (born c.1770, probably in Berkshire; date and place of death unknown) was an English cricketer who played mainly for Berkshire and Middlesex. He was for many years employed by MCC as a professional who probably coached the members.

Ray was a good batsman but principally noted for his fielding, which was outstanding [1]. Ray's known career of 81 major matches was from 1792 to 1811.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "He was the finest field of his day": Haygarth, S&B volume 1, page 131.

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[edit] Further reading

  • G B Buckley, Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket, Cotterell, 1935
  • Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744-1826), Lillywhite, 1862
  • H T Waghorn, The Dawn of Cricket, Electric Press, 1906
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