Gerry Crutchley facts for kids
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Gerald Edward Victor Crutchley
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| Born | 19 November 1890 Chelsea, London |
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| Died | 17 August 1969 (aged 78) St John's Wood, London |
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium Right-arm legbreak |
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| Relations | Edward Crutchley (son) Percy Crutchley (uncle) Hugh Spottiswoode (father-in-law) |
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| 1910–1912 | Oxford University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1910–1930 | Middlesex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 30 May 1910 Oxford University v Worcestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last FC | 25 June 1932 HDG Leveson-Gower's XI v Cambridge University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 22 December 2019
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Gerald Edward Victor Crutchley (born 19 November 1890 – died 17 August 1969) was an English cricket player. He played first-class cricket for two main teams: Middlesex County Cricket Club and Oxford University. His career lasted from 1910 to 1930.
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Early Life and Education
Gerry Crutchley was born in Chelsea, London, which is a part of London. His father was Major-General Sir Charles Crutchley.
He went to a famous school called Harrow School. After that, he studied at New College, Oxford, which is part of Oxford University. Later in his life, he worked as a stockbroker in the City of London. A stockbroker helps people buy and sell shares in companies.
Cricket Career Highlights
Gerry Crutchley was a right-handed batsman. This means he held the bat with his right hand forward. He also bowled in two different styles: leg-breaks and medium pace. Leg-break bowling makes the ball spin away from a right-handed batsman.
He played over 120 first-class cricket matches. These are the highest level of domestic cricket games. He played for his school team and earned a special award called a cricket Blue at Oxford. This award is given to university students who play well in sports.
Playing for Oxford University
Crutchley played for Oxford University from 1910 to 1912. In 1912, he almost scored a century (100 runs) against Cambridge University. He made 99 runs and was not out, meaning he hadn't been dismissed. However, he got sick with measles overnight. Because of this, he could not finish the match.
Playing for Middlesex
He joined the Middlesex team in 1910. Before World War I, he played only a few matches for them. After the war ended, he started playing more regularly. He played for Middlesex and also for different amateur teams.
He even played four times for the Gentlemen against the Players. This was a very important series of matches. It featured the best amateur players (Gentlemen) against the best professional players (Players).
Role in Cricket Administration
After his playing days, Crutchley stayed involved in cricket. He was a member of the Committee at Middlesex. This committee helps run the club. He also served as the President of Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1958 to 1962.
World War I Service
During World War I, Gerry Crutchley became an officer in the Scots Guards. This is a famous part of the British Army. He was captured and became a Prisoner of War in January 1915. He remained a prisoner until November 1918, when he returned to England.
Later Life and Family
Gerry Crutchley passed away in St John's Wood, London, in 1969. He was 78 years old. He died because of heart failure. He was the father of a well-known actress named Rosalie Crutchley.
