Terry Gunn

Terry Gunn (27 September 1935 – 5 April 2021) was an English cricketer. Gunn was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Barnsley, Yorkshire.[1]

Terry Gunn
Personal information
Full name
Terry Gunn
Born27 September 1935
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Died5 April 2021 (aged 85)
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
19611967Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 41
Runs scored 179
Batting average 5.11
100s/50s –/–
Top score 19*
Catches/stumpings 109/5
Source: Cricinfo, 3 January 2012

Gunn made his first-class debut for Sussex against Gloucestershire in the 1961 County Championship. Gunn made a number of appearances for Sussex over the next seven seasons, mostly due to the presence of Jim Parks in the Sussex squad, with Gunn generally getting his opportunities in the Sussex first team when Parks was on England Test duty. All told, Gunn made 41 first-class appearances for Sussex, the last of which came against Gloucestershire in 1967.[2] A specialist wicket-keeper with limited batting skills, he scored a total of 179 runs at an average of 5.11, with a high score of 19 not out. Fantastic behind the stumps he took 109 catches and made 5 stumpings.[3] He gained his Sussex cap in 1965 and left Sussex following the 1968 season. Gunn's highest score of 19* not out was in a last wicket partnership with England bowler John Snow who instead of batting defensively in the last over before lunch Snow chipped one up in air and was caught. Although Gunn's batting was limited he once said “I was never a chance up the order” as he felt he was a bit better than a number 11.

Gunn died on 5 April 2021, at the age of 85.[4]

References

  1. "Terry Gunn: 1935 - 2021". Sussex County Cricket Club. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by Terry Gunn". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  3. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Terry Gunn". CricketArchive. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  4. le Duc, Frank (16 April 2021). "Former Sussex cricketer dies aged 85". Brighton and Hove News.
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