Thomas Davis (cricketer)

Thomas Davis (27 November 1827 – 29 May 1898) was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket between 1854 and 1865.[1]

Davis was born at Nottingham in 1827. He lived at Sneinton and worked as a printer and metal worker. From about 1850 he was employed as a professional cricketer in a number of posts, including in Dublin from 1865 to 1869.[2]

Davis played in 18 first-class matches, 12 of which were for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. He played regularly for touring sides such as the All England Eleven and United All-England Eleven and was later employed by Nottingham Corporation to operate Forest Recreation Ground in the town.[2][3]

Davis died in 1898 at Nottingham.[4] He was aged 70.[1]

References
  1. Thomas Davis, CricInfo. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  2. Thomas Davis, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  3. Thomas Davis, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2020-06-27. (subscription required)
  4. "Obituaries in 1898". Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. 24 November 2005.


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