George Vance (cricketer) explained

Country:England
Fullname:George Vance
Birth Date:1814
Birth Place:Paignton, Devon, England
Death Date:5 March 1839 (aged 25)
Death Place:Hampstead, Middlesex, England
Batting:Unknown
Role:Wicket-keeper
Club1:Oxford University
Year1:1835 - 1838
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:6
Runs1:78
Bat Avg1:7.80
100S/50S1:–/–
Top Score1:41
Hidedeliveries:true
Catches/Stumpings1:–/2
Date:6 March
Year:2020
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/22238.html Cricinfo

George Vance (1814 – 5 March 1839) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman.

The son of George Vance senior, he was born at Paignton in 1814. He was educated at Eton College,[1] before going up to Exeter College, Oxford. While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1835. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1838, making six appearances.[2] Playing as a wicket-keeper, he scored 78 runs in his six matches, at an average of 7.80 and a high score of 41. Behind the stumps he made two stumpings.[3] After graduating from Oxford, Vance took holy orders in the Church of England and became the curate of Kensington in 1838. He died in March the following year, after falling from his horse at Hampstead.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chetwynd-Stapylton, Henry Edward . The Eton School Lists, from 1791 to 1850 . 1891 . E. P. Williams . 120 . en.
  2. Web site: First-Class Matches played by George Vance . CricketArchive . 2020-03-06 . subscription.
  3. Web site: First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by George Vance . CricketArchive . 2020-03-06 . subscription.