Eric Willcock

Eric George Willcock (born 28 September 1947) is a former English cricketer. Willcock was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born at St. Ives, Cornwall.

Eric Willcock
Personal information
Full name
Eric George Willcock
Born (1947-09-28) 28 September 1947
St. Ives, Cornwall, England
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RelationsKevin Willcock (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1967-1987Cornwall
Career statistics
Competition LA
Matches 5
Runs scored 79
Batting average 15.80
100s/50s /
Top score 43
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 5/
Source: Cricinfo, 18 October 2010

Willcock made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Cornwall in 1967 against Devon. From 1967 to 1987, he represented the county in 108 Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against Wiltshire.[1] Willcock also represented Cornwall in the MCCA Knockout Trophy. His debut in that competition came against Devon in 1984. From 1984 to 1987, he represented the county in 4 Trophy matches, the last of which came against Wiltshire.[2]

Willcock also represented Cornwall in List A cricket. His List A debut came against Glamorgan in the 1970 Gillette Cup. From 1970 to 1986, he represented the county in 5 List A matches, the last of which came against Derbyshire in the 1986 NatWest Trophy.[3] In his 5 List A matches, he scored 79 runs at a batting average of 15.80, with a high score of 43. In the field he took 5 catches.[4]

Family

His son Kevin also played List A and Minor Counties cricket for Cornwall.

References

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