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John Bell
English cricketer in the 18th century

John Bell

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This is a list of the earliest known English cricketers whose careers began prior to the first matches which are now considered to hold first-class status in 1772. The list is by season, this being the season in which the player's name first appears in sources.

Cricket underwent radical changes during the 18th century. Patronage and popular support enabled it to outgrow its roots as a village pastime and develop into a major sport. The Laws of Cricket were first written in 1744 and revised in 1774, and in the early 1760s pitched delivery bowling was introduced which necessitated the invention of the straight cricket bat: an evolution in bowling and batting techniques that radically changed cricket.

The earliest known scorecards date from 1744, but it was not until 1772 that they began to be completed and preserved on a regular basis.

Cricketers

To 1725

Many of the surviving records regarding cricket in the 17th century are from court cases. These include some of the names of people known to have played cricket. For example, in a court case held at Guildford in 1598, John Derrick recalled playing cricket on a particular parcel of land when he was a pupil at the Royal Grammar School, Guildfordfifty years earlier, whilst in 1611 Bartholomew Wyatt and Richard Latter of Sidlesham in Sussex were both prosecuted for "breaking the Sabbath" by playing cricket on a Sunday. The earliest known reference to cricket in London in 1617 concerns Oliver Cromwell, the future Lord Protector, who played the game there whilst training at the Inns of Court.

A 1624 case records that Jasper Vinall of West Hoathly inSussex died as the result of an injury during a game, caused by a blow on the head from Edward Tye's bat. He is the sport's earliest known fatality. Further court cases throughout the 17th century record the names of those prosecuted for breaking the sabbath, involved in tithe disputes or in disputes over unpaid wagers.

Sir Robert Paston mentioned in a letter that he had been "cricketting" on Richmond Green in 1666, whilst at around the same time John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough had played cricket whilst a pupil at St Paul's School, London. A reference in 1676 records Henry Tonge playing cricket at the British Mission in Aleppo, Turkey, the earliest known record of cricket being played outside England.

By the beginning of the 18th century, records of the names of cricketers begin to emerge.

YearNameLocationNotes
1702Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond
John Bell
SussexThe sport's earliest known leading patron who is known to have organised and possibly played a match in 1702. His son, the 2nd Duke, continued the family connection with the sport.
1709William BedleDartford and KentBedle's 1768 obituary states that he was the "most expert cricket player in England". Considered the first great player of the game.
1724Edwin SteadKentA leading patron of Kent cricket who died young in 1735.
William GoodwinSunbury and MiddlesexDescribed as "able to play at cricket with most people", Sunbury had a noted team.
1725Sir William Gage, 7th BaronetSussexAlong with the 2nd Duke of Richmond, one of the leading patrons of early cricket who also played the game. His estate at Firle in Sussex was an important early venue.
Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond
John Bell
Sussex and SlindonOne of the leading patrons of early cricket who also played the game, including against teams organised by Sir William Gage.
Edmund ChapmanChertsey, Croydon and Surrey teamsBelieved to have played for Chertsey and possibly Croydon and Surrey teams, his 1763 obituary described him as "one of the most dextrous cricket players in England" and as "an eminent master bricklayer".

1726 to 1750

The first scorecards to have survived date from the 1744 season. These record the names of each player involved in matches between London and a combined Surrey and Sussex side and those who played in a match between an England XI and a Kent side, which is the first match for which methods of dismissal are known. Both matches took place at the Artillery Ground in London in June.

YearNameSidesNotes
1726PerryLondonBorn in Surrey. Along with Piper, took part in the earliest known single wicket match in 1726. A contemporary report calls the two players "the noted Perry of London and the famous Piper of Hampton".
PiperHampton
1727Alan Brodrick, 2nd Viscount MidletonSurreyA Surrey patron who was partly responsible for drawing up the first known rules of the game.
Thomas WaymarkSussex and BerkshireA miller from Berkshire who was employed by Darville and, at times, by the Duke of Richmond. A "famous player", considered the first great all-rounder, Waymark played for over 20 years and was noted for his "extraordinary agility and dexterity".
1729John ChittySurreyThe owner of what is now the world's oldest surviving cricket bat, which is kept in the museum at The Oval.
1730Mr AndrewsSunbury and SurreyA Surrey patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond's team in 1730.
1731Frederick, Prince of Wales
John Bell
SurreyHeir to the throne who became interested in cricket when he first came to England from Hanover and was a leading patronfrom 1732. He is known to have first played the game in 1735.
Tim ColemanLondonDescribed in a contemporary report as "the famous Tim Coleman".
Thomas ChambersMiddlesexA Middlesex patron who challenged the Duke of Richmond's team in 1731.
1734Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of DorsetKentAn occasional patron of Kent cricket who organised and played in matches alongside his brother Lord John Sackville.
Lord John SackvilleKentA leading patron of Kent cricket who was also a noted player. Organised and captained the Kent side which played an England XI at the Artillery Ground in 1744.
1735CookBrentfordDescribed by a contemporary reporter as "one of the best bowlers in England". Recorded in two matches in 1735 at Moulsey Hurst. He played as a given man for London against Surrey on 7 June and for a combined London and Middlesex XI versus Kent on 12 July.
DunnLondonMentioned in three match reports.
EllisLondonDescribed by a contemporary reporter as London's "best bowler".
WakelandLondonMade two known appearances in single wicket contests.
WheatleyLondonA batsman who is known to have been a distiller by trade.
MarshallLondonRecorded in one match in 1735.
PoolLondonRecorded in one match in 1735.
Mr JervoiseCroydon and SurreyA Surrey patron who was active in 1735.
WoodWoodcot, SurreyMentioned briefly in a 1735 report. There were apparently two Woods of Woodcot.
1736George OldnerLondonAppeared in a top-class single wicket contest, alongside Wakeland, against two unnamed Richmond players who were reputedly the best in England.
1737John BootsSussexVillage cricket player who died during a match after colliding with another player.
Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough
John Bell
LondonPatron and team captain.
1739John BowraBromleyKnown as the "Kentish Shepherd" and believed to be the father of William Bowra.
1740DarvilleBerkshireThomas Waymark's employer at Bray Mills in Berkshire. A patron who is recorded playing in three single wicket matches in 1748.
John NewlandSlindon, EnglandBrother of Richard Newland. First mentioned in correspondence to Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle by the 2nd Duke of Richmond as someone "that you must remember".
George SmithLondonA publican who was also the groundkeeper of the Artillery Ground. Although he was an occasional player, including in single-wicket matches, he was better known for his financial problems and his battles against bankruptcy.
1741John Russell, 4th Duke of BedfordBedfordshirePatron who, "owing to ... gout", played infrequently. Organised matches at his estate at Woburn Abbey.
George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of HalifaxNorthamptonshirePatron and captain.
John Montagu, 4th Earl of SandwichHuntingdonshirePlayed for Eton College Past and Present against the Gentlemen of England at Newmarket in 1751 and is known to played in two single wicket matches the same year. Patron and captain.
Richard GrenvilleBuckinghamshirePatron and captain.
1743Richard NewlandSlindon, EnglandOne of the most outstanding batsmen of era before the introduction of the pitched delivery. Made the highest known individual score of the period, 88 runs for England against Kent at the Artillery Ground in 1744. Brother of Adam and John Newland.
John BryantKent and SlindonA bricklayer from Kent and brother of James Bryant. Known to have played in single-wicket matches from 1743 onwards. Played in both 1744 matches at the Artillery Ground later the same year.
John CutbushKentPlayed in a single-wicket match in 1743 billed as contested by "the six best players in England", and for Kent against England at the Artillery Ground in 1744.
RidgewaySussexFrom Sussex. Played in the match 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex team.
Robert ColchinBromley and KentKnown as Long Robin, Colchin was a controversial figure who was considered the best all-rounder of his time. He was an outstanding single wicket player and an influential match organiser.
Tom PeakeChelsfield and KentFrom Chelsfield in Kent. A Kent player who was frequently called upon as a given man.
Val RomneySevenoaks and KentLived at Sevenoaks and was employed as a gardener at Knole by the Duke of Dorset. Considered "a famous player" who played regularly. Noted for his leadership and described by James Love as "a mighty player".
William HodsollDartford and KentA tanner from Dartford in Kent, Hodsoll was described as outstanding bowler who was rated among "the six best players in England".
William SawyerRichmond and SurreyFrom Richmond in Surrey. Rated among "the six best players in England".
Lord MontfortLondonPatron and team captain who led a combined London, Middlesex and Surrey XI in May 1743.
Stephen RoseChertseyAn army deserter reported to be "a famous cricket player".
1744Adam NewlandSlindon, EnglandBrother of Richard Newland and a member of the Slindon team.
Little BennettLondonFrom Surrey and possibly the brother of Tall Bennett. The two are noted to have been two of the best batsmen of their time. One of the Bennetts played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744.
Tall BennettLondonFrom Surrey and possibly the brother of Little Bennett. One of the Bennetts played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744.
CollinsSurreyFrom Surrey. Played in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744. Also mentioned in 1748.
Edward Aburrow SrSlindon and SussexA known smuggler who played under his alias Cuddy to disguise himself. Father of the Hambledon player of the same name, he is recorded in matches to 1751. A noted single wicket player.
George JacksonAddington and SurreyBorn in Surrey and known to have been a good batsman who frequently played in single wicket contests, he is recorded in matches to 1752, including playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side.
GreenAmberley and SussexFrom Sussex. Played in both of the 1744 matches for which scorecards survive. Recorded in matches to 1747.
HowlettLondonMade two known appearances, one in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side, and the other in 1745.
James BryantBromley, KentFrom Kent. Brother of John Bryant. Played for Kent against an England XI in 1750.
James LoveRichmondA playing member at Richmond but better known as a poet.
Joseph HarrisAddington and SurreyBrother of John Harris. Both brothers played in the 1744 matches. Recorded until 1756.
John HarrisAddington and SurreyBrother of Joseph Harris. Both brothers played in the 1744 matches. Recorded until 1754.
John MillsHorsmonden and KentLived at Horsmonden in Kent. Described as "a famous bowler" but is only recorded in one match for Kent against an England XI at the Artillery Ground in June 1744.
KipsEltham and KentA wicket-keeper from Eltham in Kent who is recorded from 1744 until 1747, including playing for Kent against England in the 1744 match for which a scorecard survives.
MaynardSurreyBorn in Surrey and recorded in 12 matches to 1750, including in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side.
NorrisLondonMade two known appearances, including playing in the match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side in 1744. Last noted in 1745.
Stephen DingateReigate, SurreyBorn in Surrey and employed by the Duke of Richmond. Played in both of the 1744 matches for which scorecards survive.
StevensSurreyTwo players, brothers called Stevens, were billed as going to play for the Surrey and Sussex side against London in 1744. Some sources suggest that neither played.
Tom FaulknerAddington and SurreyBorn in Surrey, although he lived in the midlands for a time. Played in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side. A prominent single wicket player who is recorded to 1761. Was also a boxer.
AndrewsSlindon and SussexRecorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
BartramKentPlayed for Kent against England in the 1744 match. Described as "a famous bowler".
ButlerLondonRecorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
DanesKentPlayed for Kent against England in the 1744 match.
HoderLondonRecorded as playing in the 1744 match between London and a Surrey and Sussex side by some sources.
MillsKentFrom Bromley in Kent. Recorded alongside John Mills as playing in the match between Kent and England in 1744.
1745BroadAddington and SurreyFrom Dartford in Kent. Mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1750.
John BorahLong Robin's XIFrom Bromley in Kent. Recorded in matches from 1745 until 1749.
HowardKentBorn in Kent and mentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752.
Robert LascoeBromley and KentMentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1748.
William AndersonLondonMentioned in match reports from 1745 to 1752. It is believed a benefit match was held for him in 1753.
HodgeLong Robin's XIRecorded in one match in 1745.
Jacob MannRichard Newland's XIRecorded in one match in 1745.
MartinRichard Newland's XIRecorded in one match in 1745.
NortonRichard Newland's XIRecorded in one match in 1745.
1747John BellDartford and KentWicket-keeper from Dartford, who was referred to after his death as "the most noted cricketer in England". Ran the Eleven Cricketers public house on East Hill in Dartford.
Thomas BellDartford and KentBrother of John Bell. Condemned to death in 1762 but later reprieved.
J MansfieldEnglandKnown to have played in matches in 1749.
John LarkinHadlow and KentNoted single wicket performer who is first recorded as playing in 1747.
JonesHadlow and KentMentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
Joseph RuddSussexNoted single wicket performer.
PyeSussexEmployed by the Duke of Richmond. Noted single wicket performer.
Robert EuresBexley and KentLived in London. Known to have been a good batsman who played for England teams.
Thomas JureLondonMentioned in match reports from 1747 to 1749.
AllenKent and MiddlesexRecorded in one match in 1747. Originally from Dartford.
Henry VennEnglandEvangelical minister born at Barnes, Surrey who is known to have played for an England XI against Surrey in 1747. Was considered one of the best batsmen at Cambridge University.
1748DurlingAddington and SurreyBorn in Surrey and mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1761.
Joseph BuddEmployed by the Duke of Richmond, Budd played in matches in 1748 and 1749.
John CaponLondon and SurreyBorn in Surrey. Mentioned in match reports from 1748 to 1755.
George CarterLondonRecorded from 1748 to 1749.
WalkerLondonRecorded in one single wicket match in 1748.
RobinFrom Bromley in Kent and the brother of Robin Colchin (Long Robin). Played alongside his brother in a five-a-side match at the Artillery Ground in August 1748.
1749John FrameDartford and KentArguably the first great fast bowler in cricket history. Frame was born in Surrey but lived at Dartford in Kent and played for Kent sides. He had a long career from 1749 to at least 1774.
PerrySurreyMentioned in match reports from 1749 to 1755. Has been confused with the 1726 player of the same name.
HumphreysSurreyRecorded in matches in 1749.
John CalchinBromleyFrom Kent. Convicted at Maidstone in 1762 and transported. Recorded in matches in 1749.
Joseph HitchesColchin's XIRecorded in 1749.
Thomas SouthamColchin's XIRecorded in 1749.
RobinsonFaulkner's XIRecorded in 1749.
1750GarrettKentBorn in Kent and recorded in matches in 1750 and 1751.
RawlinsKentBorn in Kent. Mentioned in match reports to 1751.
Robert BartholomewSurreyRan the White Conduit Tavern for a time. Is known to have played in matches for Surrey sides in 1750.
Thomas BrandonDartford and KentA noted batsman from Dartford who was mentioned in match reports from 1750 to 1759, regularly taking part in single-wicket contests. Brandon was a shopkeeper in Dartford, and acted as a churchwarden.
FrameSurreyJohn Frame's brother. Recorded in matches in 1750.

1751 to 1771

The period between 1751 and 1771 saw the emergence of the Hambledon Club in Hampshire in around 1767 as an important centre of the game following "the decline in importance" of the Artillery Ground in London. It saw the scoring of the first known century by John Minshull in 1769, by which time scores, which had previously been kept on tally sticks, had begun to be written down more frequently.

The first full scorecards since the match between Kent and England in 1744, date from the 1772 season. These are now generally considered to be the first matches to have first-class cricket status.

YearNameSidesNotes
1751Stephen HardingThursley and ChertseyFrom Thursley in Surrey. A "good bowler and hard-hitting batsman" mentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1765 and who scored 50 runs as an opening batsman for and England XI against Kent at the Artillery Ground in 1751.
StephensDartfordMentioned in match reports from 1751 to 1759.
MathewsEnglandRecorded in matches in 1751.
StoneKentRecorded in matches in 1751.
WildenKentRecorded in matches in 1751.
1753William KingLondonNoted as a leading London player in 1753 and 1754.
1754ParrChathamRecorded in one single wicket match in 1754.
1755ClowderLondonRecorded in one single wicket match in 1755.
1759GillBuckinghamshire and All-EnglandWicket-keeper who played in the first acknowledged first-class match in 1772 and is known to have played for Buckinghamshire in two matches in 1759. No biographical details other than his name are known.
John EdmeadsChertsey and SurreyMentioned in match reports until 1779.
John HaynesSurreyMentioned in match reports from 1759 to 1761.
Thomas WoodsChertsey and SurreyOnly definite reference is in 1761 but probably played in 1759 for All-England. There is confusion in sources with other players named "Woods", "John Wood" and "Thomas Wood".
AllenMiddlesexPlayed in three matches in 1759.
BurchwoodKentNoted bowler. Played in three matches in 1759.
CheesemanSussexPlayed in three matches in 1759.
GascoigneLondonPlayed in three matches in 1759.
NylandSussexPlayed in three matches in 1759. Possibly Richard Newland or Richard Nyren.
SaundersBerkshirePlayed in three matches in 1759.
GoldstoneDartford and KentPlayed in three matches in 1759.
KillickDartford and KentPlayed in three matches in 1759.
PotterDartford and KentPlayed in three matches in 1759.
WakelinDartford and KentPlayed in three matches in 1759.
1761Shock WhiteBrentfordDefinitely active between 1761 and 1773 but often confused with Thomas White.
Charles SearsChertseyPlayed two matches in 1761.
William PiperChertseyAppeared in one match in 1761 as a given man for Chertsey.
1764John SmallHambledon and HampshireDescribed by John Nyren as "a star of the first magnitude", master batsman Small is buried in St Peter's churchyard in his home village of Petersfield.
John BaytonHambledon and HampshireNoted batsman of the late 1760s whose career apparently ended in the early 1770s.
Peter StewartHambledon and HampshireNicknamed "Buck", a humorist who was a Hambledon mainstay through the club's formative period.
Richard NyrenHambledon and HampshireCricket's earliest known left-hander. An outstanding all-rounder who captained the Hambledon team in its heyday.
Thomas LandHambledon and HampshirePerhaps the original patron of Hambledon cricket who seems to have left the scene before the club was founded.
Thomas BaldwinChertseyActive in the 1760s.
Thomas RidgeHambledon and HampshireProminent Hambledon Club member who played in a number of matches to 1775.
William BarberHambledon and HampshireNoted bowler, probably fast-medium, who played until 1777.
William HogsfleshHambledon and HampshireNoted bowler, probably fast-medium, who played until 1775.
Edward WoolgarHambledon and HampshireTentative reference in one match in 1764.
John WoolgarHambledon and HampshireTentative reference in one match in 1764.
OsmondHambledon and HampshireTentative reference in one match in 1764.
1765Richard EdmeadsChertseyBrother of John Edmeads. Recorded in one match in 1765.
1767Edward Aburrow JrHambledon and HampshireSon of Edward Aburrow Sr. A Hampshire regular to 1782.
Henry RowettCaterham and SurreyPatron of Surrey cricket who was chiefly associated with the Caterham club in the 1760s.
Sir Horatio Mann, 2nd BaronetKentA leading patron of Kent cricket.
Tom SueterHambledon and HampshireOutstanding wicketkeeper-batsman, especially noted for his front foot play.
1768John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset
John Bell
KentA leading patron of Kent cricket and a useful player in his own right.
BellchambersSurreyRecorded in two matches to 1769.
James FugglesKentKent batsman who was last recorded in 1773.
John BoormanKent and EssexProminent bowler to 1793.
Joseph MillerKentOutstanding batsman who was active until 1783. Some confusion exists regarding his first name, but the majority of sources call him Joseph.
Richard MayKentNoted bowler of the 1760s and 1770s. Brother of Thomas May.
Thomas MayKentBatsman who played until 1773. Brother of Richard May.
Richard SimmonsKentOne of the earliest well-known wicketkeepers. Active until 1779.
Will PalmerKent and SurreyNoted batsman to 1776.
BirchetSurreyRecorded in two matches in 1768.
BrobhamDartford and KentRecorded in one single wicket match in 1768 and a match for Dartford in 1775.
FouleCaterhamRecorded as top scorer in one match in 1768.
MandyKentRecorded in one single wicket match in 1768.
MuddleKentRecorded in two matches in 1768.
SmailesCaterhamRecorded in two matches from 1768 to 1769.
BlakeCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
CarpenterCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
Edward FrancisCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
T. FrancisCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
GoldingBourneTentative reference in one match in 1768.
LoveBourneTentative reference in one match in 1768.
MillerCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
TwinkerCaterhamTentative reference in one match in 1768.
WardBourneTentative reference in one match in 1768.
1769Lumpy StevensChertsey and SurreyOne of the greatest bowlers of the underarm era. Had a long career from about 1756 to 1789.
Jasper FishKentRecorded in three matches between 1769 and 1777.
John WoodKentNoted bowler who was active until 1783. Sources have often failed to distinguish between him and John Wood of Surrey.
George LeerHambledon and HampshireMiddle order batsman who was mainly noted for his fielding.
John MinshullKent and SurreyScorer of the earliest known century in all forms of cricket and a noted batsman in the 1760s and 1770s.
Thomas BrettHambledon and HampshireOutstanding fast bowler who was acclaimed for his combination of speed and accuracy.
PageChertsey and SurreyActive until 1773.
Thomas PattendenKentPlayed in over thirty matches from 1772 to 1783. In some scorecards, he cannot be distinguished from his brother William.
Thomas QuiddingtonChertsey and SurreyNoted bowler mentioned in reports from 1769 to 1784. His name has also been spelt Quiddenden.
John WoodChertsey and SurreyNoted all-rounder who was active until 1780. Sources have often failed to distinguish between him and John Wood of Kent and Scores and Biographies always calls him Thomas Wood.
William BowraKent and SussexProbably the son of John Bowra. Sound middle-order batsman who is believed to have been a good close fielder.
GlazierHambledon and HampshireRecorded in one match in 1769.
PurdyHambledon and HampshireRecorded in one match in 1769.
ShepherdCaterham and SurreyRecorded in one match in 1769.
WessingCaterham and SurreyRecorded in one match in 1769.
S. BartramDuke of Dorset's XIRecorded in one match in 1769.
BishopDuke of Dorset's XIRecorded in one match in 1769.
OliverDuke of Dorset's XIRecorded in one match in 1769.
ShearcyDuke of Dorset's XIRecorded in one match in 1769.
WhitingDuke of Dorset's XIRecorded in one match in 1769.
1771ColemanNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–72.
CollishawNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–72.
John Thomas de BurghHambledon and HampshireOccasional player in the early 1770s. Became the 13th Earl of Clanricarde.
HuythwaiteNottinghamOne match against Sheffield.
LoughmanNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–72.
MewNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–72.
OsguthorpeSheffieldOne match against Nottingham.
Harry Peckham
John Bell
SussexOccasional player who contributed to the 1774 Laws of Cricket.
RawsonNottinghamOne match against Sheffield.
RoeNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–1772.
SpurrNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–1772.
StocksNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–1772.
TroopNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–1772.
TurnerNottinghamTwo known matches, 1771–1772.
Thomas WhiteChertsey and SurreyNoted all-rounder who instigated the Monster Bat Controversy. Retired in 1779.

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