Richard Stanford (Kent cricketer)

For the Sussex cricketer born circa 1804, see Richard Stanford (Sussex cricketer).

Richard Stanford (21 June 1754 – 16 July 1792) was an English cricketer who played for Kent. He was one of the leading amateur batsmen of his time.

Richard Stanford was born in East Peckham, Kent and made 12 known first-class appearances between 1777 and 1787 for various Kent and All-England teams. He was a very useful batsman.

References

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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