Thomas Quiddington facts for kids

Thomas Quiddington was an English cricketer who played in the mid-1700s. He was born in Coulsdon, Surrey, on January 21, 1743, and passed away in the same town on December 6, 1804. He was known for playing for the Surrey cricket teams.

Thomas Quiddington's Cricket Career

Thomas Quiddington was an important player for the famous Chertsey Cricket Club. Sometimes, his name was spelled as Quiddenden. He was mainly a bowler, which means he threw the ball towards the batter. We don't know how fast he bowled or what his special style was.

He was also a long stop fielder. This player stands behind the wicket-keeper to catch balls that the wicket-keeper misses. Thomas was also described as a "steady batter", meaning he was reliable when it was his turn to hit the ball.

Early Games and Seasons

Thomas Quiddington's cricket career likely started after a big war called the Seven Years' War. He played actively between the 1769 and 1784 cricket seasons.

His very first recorded game was on July 31 and August 1, 1769. He played for a team from Caterham against the Hambledon Club at a place called Guildford Bason. Hambledon won that game by 4 wickets.

Last Recorded Match

Thomas Quiddington's last known cricket game was in June 1784. He played for the Chertsey team against a team from Coulsdon.