Clement Cottrell (sportsman)

Clement Edward Cottrell (28 May 1854 – 21 January 1897) was a Victorian era English sportsman born in London, England. He played lawn tennis and won the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between (1877-1882)[1][2] In addition he was a first class cricketer who played for Middlesex.[3] He died Brighton, Sussex, England.

Clement Cottrell
Full nameClement Edward Cottrell
Country (sports) United Kingdom
Born28 May 1854
Westminster, London, England
Died21 January 1897 (age 43)
Brighton, Sussex, England
Turned pro1877 (amateur tour)
Retired1883
Singles
Career titles6

Early life

Cotterell was born on 28 May 1854 in Westminster, London, England.

Cricket career

Cottrell was a first-class cricketer and fast-medium bowler, Clement Cottrell was in the Harrow XI in 1872 and he played club cricket for many years for Esher in Surrey. He played intermittently for Middlesex between 1876 and 1885.[4]

Tennis career

He was also a notable lawn tennis player who the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between 1877 and 1882.[5][6]

Work

Clement Edward Cottrell worked in the London Stock Exchange as a trader.

References
  1. Routledges Sporting Annual (1882) Lawn Tennis in 1881. George Routledge and Son. London. p.69.
  2. Routledges Sporting Annual (1883) Lawn Tennis Principle Meetings of 1882. George Routledge and Son. London. p.114.
  3. Clement Cottrell at ESPNcricinfo
  4. "Middlesex Cricket: Players: Clement Cottrell". cricketarchive.com. Middlesex County Cricket Club Ltd. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  5. Routledges Sporting Annual (1882) Lawn Tennis in 1881
  6. Routledges Sporting Annual (1883) Lawn Tennis Principle Meetings of 1882


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