English cricketer Arthur Fagg, who played both for Kent and England, was born on the 18th of June, 1915.
After retiring from the sport, he went on to become a well-known umpire. He died in September 1977.
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On this day: the founding of Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club was founded at a meeting in Chelmsford‘s Shire Hall on the 14th of January, 1876.
The Essex team in 1897. X
The sport of cricket had been in the area since some time in the 16th century, but no major teams were organised until the late Victorian era. Essex CCC became First-Class in 1894.
Most of the team’s home games are played in Chelmsford, the county town of Essex.
On this day…
The Stafford Cricket Club in England poses for a picture on the day of their Centenary Match. 9th May 1964.
On this day: 1937
1st January, 1937. A group of local boys look on with curiosity and amusement at Harrow schoolboys Peter Wagner and Thomas Dyson in their formal uniform at the Eton vs. Harrow cricket match, held at Lord’s cricket ground, London.
