John Hammond (cricketer)

John Hammond (15 January 1769 – 15 October 1844) was an English cricketer of the late 18th and early 19th century. He was one of the greatest early Sussex players.

Hammond made his known debut in the 1790 season and played in 123 first-class cricket matches to the 1816 season.[1] A genuine all-rounder, he was a left-handed batsman but he bowled right-arm slow underarm. He was a good fielder and an occasional wicket-keeper.

Hammond played for the Players in the inaugural and second Gentlemen v Players matches in 1806.[2][3] His son, Charles, played first-class cricket, as did his grandson Ernest Hammond.

References
  1. John Hammond, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2019-12-10. (subscription required)
  2. CricketArchive – scorecard of inaugural Gentlemen v Players match
  3. CricketArchive – scorecard of second Gentlemen v Players match

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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