Mat Chapman (13 April 1865 – 28 November 1909) was an English cricketer active from 1890 to 1895 who played over 50 times for Leicestershire. As Leicestershire was a second-class county until 1894, his first-class debut was made for Liverpool and District in 1893. He appeared in 28 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who sometimes kept wicket. He scored 633 first-class runs with a highest score of 56 and completed 21 catches with two stumpings.[1]

Mat Chapman
Personal information
Full name
Mat Chapman
Born(1865-04-13)13 April 1865
Arnesby, Leicestershire, England
Died28 November 1909(1909-11-28) (aged 44)
Narborough, Leicestershire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1890–1895Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 28
Runs scored 633
Batting average 13.18
100s/50s 0/2
Top score 56
Balls bowled 25
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 21/2

In April 1882 when he was 17 years old Chapman enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment of the Militia or Army Reserve, he was described as a Labourer.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile: Mat Chapman". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
  2. ^ Army Form E.504 Militia Attestation of No. 279 Matt Chapman