Robert Grimston (cricketer)
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
- ^ Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volumes 2-5 (1827-1857), Lillywhite, 1862
External sources
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