Richard Hosmer

Richard Hosmer (3 January 1757 at Mereworth, Kent – 29 April 1820 at Mereworth) was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was one of the leading amateur batsmen of his time.

Richard Hosmer made 23 known first-class appearances between 1777 and 1791 for various Kent and Gentlemen’s XIs. He was a very useful batsman.

Further reading
  • Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket by G B Buckley (FL18)
  • Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 by Arthur Haygarth (SBnnn)
  • The Dawn of Cricket by H T Waghorn (WDC)


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