Peter, the Lord's cat facts for kids

Peter, the Lord's cat was a famous cat who lived at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. He lived there from 1952 until 1964. Peter was born in 1950 and passed away on November 5, 1964. He was so special that he is the only animal ever to have an obituary in Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. This book is a very important reference for everything about cricket.

Who Was Peter, the Lord's Cat?

Peter was often called The Marylebone mog. He became well-known for watching cricket matches. He would sometimes even walk onto the field during a game! Peter loved being noticed and often appeared on television. Even though he was famous, there are no known photos of Peter himself. However, his successor, another cat named Sinbad, was photographed during a cricket match in 1963.

Peter's Legacy in Cricket History

Peter's fame continued even after he was gone. In 2006, a book of obituaries from Wisden was published. It was titled Peter, the Lord's Cat: And Other Unexpected Obituaries from Wisden. This shows how much of an impact this special cat had on the world of cricket. He is remembered as a unique part of Lord's Cricket Ground's history.