George Vance (cricketer)

George Vance (1814 – 5 March 1839) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

George Vance

Personal information
Full name	George Vance
Born	1814 Paignton, Devon, England
Died	5 March 1839 (aged 25) Hampstead, Middlesex, England
Batting	Unknown
Role	Wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1835–1838	Oxford University
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 6 Runs scored 78 Batting average 7.80 100s/50s –/– Top score 41 Catches/stumpings –/2
Source: Cricinfo, 6 March 2020

The son of George Vance senior, he was born at Paignton in 1814. He was educated at Eton College,[1] before going up to Exeter College, Oxford.[2] While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1835. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1838, making six appearances.[3] Playing as a wicket-keeper, he scored 78 runs in his six matches, at an average of 7.80 and a high score of 41. Behind the stumps he made two stumpings.[4] After graduating from Oxford, Vance took holy orders in the Church of England and became the curate of Kensington in 1838. He died in March the following year, after falling from his horse at Hampstead.[2]

References

1. Chetwynd-Stapylton, Henry Edward (1891). The Eton School Lists, from 1791 to 1850. E. P. Williams. p. 120.
2. Foster, Joseph (1891). Alumni Oxonienses. Parker and Company. p. 1463.
3. "First-Class Matches played by George Vance". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
4. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by George Vance". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 March 2020.

External links

• George Vance at ESPNcricinfo