Robert Grimston (cricketer)

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The Honourable Robert Grimston (born 18 September 1816 at Mayfair, London; died 7 April 1884 at Gorhambury House, Hertfordshire) was an English amateur cricketer.

Career

He was mainly associated with Oxford University and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), making 63 known appearances in first-class matches from 1836 to 1855.[1]

He was a right-handed batsman (RHB).

Family

Grimston was the fourth son of James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam. Three of his brothers James, Edward and Francis all played first-class cricket, as did his nephews Walter Grimston and Lord Hyde.

References

  1. ^ Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volumes 2-5 (1827-1857), Lillywhite, 1862

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