Francis Fenner Cricketer

Francis Phillips Fenner (1 March 1811 – 22 May 1896) was an English cricketer for Hampshire. A right-arm fast bowler, Fenner took 176 wickets for his county at 19.00 from his 54 first-class appearances from 1829 until 1856. He established Fenner's cricket ground in 1848 on land which he had leased. The ground is still used by Cambridge University for their home fixtures.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 01, 1811
Birth place
Cambridge
Date of deathMay 22, 1896
Place of death
Bath Somerset

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  1. http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/29/29371/29371.html