James Carroll (cricketer)

James Thomas Carroll (18 March 1843 – 1 April 1926) was an English professional cricketer. He played 33 first-class matches for Kent County Cricket Club between 1865 and 1869.[1]

Carroll was born at Gravesend in Kent in 1843, the son of Jane Carroll. His mother, who worked as a charwoman, was widowed and he was raised in the town by her and an uncle.[2]

After playing matches for Kent Colts sides in 1863 and 1864, Carroll was called into the county side in 1865, making his first-class debut against Sussex at Hove. He played in each of the four following season, regularly appearing for the county team.[2][3] Described as a "free hitting batsman" who played with "good style" and a "wonderful field",[4] Carroll played in a total of 33 first-class matches, all for Kent. He scored a total of 610 runs with a highest score of 48―made on debut―and took eight wickets.[2][5]

Carroll worked as a plumber and decorator, but was also employed as a professional cricketer at Lancing College and at a variety of clubs, including Gravesend and Milton, his home side. He played for a variety of other club sides, scoring a century for the Mid-Kent club in 1871.[2] He was married and had three children.[2] Carroll died at Gravesend in 1926 aged 83.[1]