John Sherman (cricketer)

John Sherman (17 October 1788 at Crayford, Kent 31 August 1861 at Manchester) was an English professional cricketer. His first-class career spanned a record-equalling 44 seasons from 1809 to 1852; he shares this record with W G Grace. He was the elder brother of James Sherman and the uncle of Tom Sherman.

Career

He was mainly associated with Surrey and he made 27 known appearances in first-class matches from 1809 to 1852.[1]

Sherman was a right-handed batsman (RHB) and a right arm slow underarm bowler. He played his first four matches at the original Lord's Cricket Ground and the next four at its present location. His career fell into a long hiatus from 1823 but after a gap of 21 years he reappeared for Manchester and took 11 for 50 against Yorkshire. He played another five first class matches before his last appearance in 1852.

References

  1. Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volumes 1-4 (1744-1854), Lillywhite, 1862

External sources


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