Thomas Thornton (cricketer)

Thomas Thornton (22 May 1922 – 1 February 1987) was an English first-class cricketer.

Thomas Thornton
Personal information
Full name
Thomas Thornton
Born(1922-05-22)22 May 1922
Elland, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died1 February 1987(1987-02-01) (aged 64)
Elland, West Yorkshire, England
BattingRight-handed
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored 29
Batting average 14.50
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 23
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 21 March 2019

While serving in the Royal Air Force, Thornton made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the Royal Air Force against Worcestershire at Worcester in 1946.[1] He was dismissed for 6 runs by Leonard Blunt in the first innings, while in the second innings he was dismissed by Leonard Oakley for 23.[2] He also played second eleven cricket for Yorkshire in 1939 and 1946.[3]

Thornton died from stomach cancer in Elland on 1 February 1987, at the age of 64.[4]

References

  1. "First-Class Matches played by Thomas Thornton". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  2. "Worcestershire v Royal Air Force, 1946". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Thomas Thornton". CricketArchive. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. "Thomas Thornton death certificate". General Register Office. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
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