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Richard Simmons (3 October 1737 – 25 November 1802) was an English cricketer who played for Kent and England in the 1760s and 1770s. He is one of the earliest well-known wicket-keepers. Simmons was born and died at Bridge, Kent. The earliest definite reference to him is in 1772, when he was 34.[1][2] He is known to have played in thirteen eleven-a-side matches from 1772 to 1779.[3]

References

Sources

• ACS (1981). A Guide to Important Cricket Matches Played in the British Isles 1709–1863. Nottingham: ACS.
• Ashley-Cooper, F. S. (1924). Hambledon Cricket Chronicle 1772–1796. Jenkins. ASIN B0008BXCH4.
• Haygarth, Arthur (1862). Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826). Kennington: Frederick Lillywhite. ISBN 978-19-00592-23-9.

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