Thomas Hollingworth

Thomas Vernon Hollingworth (27 July 1907 2 October 1973) was an American born English first-class cricketer. Hollingworth was a right-handed batsman.

Thomas Hollingworth
Personal information
Full name
Thomas Vernon Hollingworth
Born(1907-07-27)27 July 1907
United States of America
Died2 October 1973(1973-10-02) (aged 66)
Topsham, Devon, England
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
19331934Europeans (India)
1929Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 4
Runs scored 58
Batting average 9.66
100s/50s /
Top score 17
Balls bowled 252
Wickets 4
Bowling average 30.75
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 4/92
Catches/stumpings /
Source: Cricinfo, 31 December 2009

Hollingsworth was born in the United States in New York City, but came to England as a child, where he was educated at Bromsgrove School.

Hollingworth made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1929 against Surrey. Hollingworth's second and first-class appearance for Hampshire came against Lancashire.

Hollingworth represented the Europeans (India) in two Madras Presidency Matches against the Indians cricket team.

Hollingworth represented his adopted home county of Devon, making his debut in the 1933 Minor Counties Championship. From 1933 to 1939 Hollingworth played in seven matches for the club and represented the club in one match after the Second World War against the Kent Second XI.

Hollingworth died in Topsham, Devon on 2 October 1973.


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