Dennis Sullivan (cricketer)

Dennis Sullivan (28 January 1883 – 28 December 1968) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Surrey and Glamorgan from 1914 to 1928.[1] A wicketkeeper, he also represented Wales in first-class cricket.

Dennis Sullivan
Personal information
Born(1883-01-28)28 January 1883
Mitcham, Surrey, England
Died28 November 1968(1968-11-28) (aged 85)
Harold Wood, Essex, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1914 to 1921Surrey
1922 to 1928Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 136
Runs scored 971
Batting average 7.52
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 47*
Catches/stumpings 148/94

Dennis Sullivan did not establish himself in the first-class game until he became Glamorgan's wicket-keeper in 1924, when he was 41. He continued as Glamorgan's chief wicket-keeper until 1928. He also made two first-class tours of Jamaica in 1926/27 and 1927/28 in teams led by Lionel Tennyson.[2]

Sullivan's son Les became a footballer.[3]

References

  1. "Dennis Sullivan". Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. Hignell, A. K. "Brief profile of Dennis Sullivan". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. Argus (19 July 1935). ""BEES'" BIG PROFIT. Over £2,000 Made Last Season. PLAYERS ASSESSED AT £40,000. Race Against Time to Prepare Ground for Crowd of 40,000". The Brentford & Chiswick Times.
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