Robert Glasscock (1797 — 13 February 1878) was an English first-class cricketer.
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| Full name | Robert Glasscock | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 1797 Downham Market, Norfolk, England | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 February 1878 March, Cambridgeshire, England | ||||||||||||||
| Batting | Unknown | ||||||||||||||
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| 1832–1834 | Cambridge Town Club | ||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 13 March 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Glasscock was born in Norfolk at Downham Market in 1797. He was a leading figure in Cambridgeshire cricket in the 1830s, joining the Chatteris Cricket Club under the presidency of Thomas Fryer,[1] having previously coached the newly established March Cricket Club from September 1827.[2] He played first-class cricket for Cambridge Town Club from 1832 to 1834, making four appearances, playing twice each against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1832 and Nottinghamshire.[3] He scored 28 runs in his four matches, with a highest score of 18.[4] In his later years he suffered from a disorder of the brain, which was a contributing factor in his suicide at March on 13 February 1878, having cut his throat.[5]
References edit
- ^ "A History of Cambridgeshire Cricket". www.cambscrickethistory.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "1822–37". www.cambscrickethistory.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "First-Class Matches played by Robert Glasscock". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "First-Class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Robert Glasscock". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ March. Peterborough Standard. 23 February 1878. p. 5