Gerald Parsons

Gerald Parsons
Personal information
Full name
Gerald Rex Parsons
Born(1934-01-26)26 January 1934
Okehampton, Devon, England
Died5 February 2023(2023-02-05) (aged 89)
Beaworthy, Devon, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1966–1973Cornwall
Only LA25 April 1970 Cornwall v Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition List A
Matches 1
Runs scored 6
Batting average 6.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 6
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: CricketArchive, 3 January 2010

Gerald Rex Parsons (26 January 1934 – 5 February 2023) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who played for Cornwall.

Parsons, who played Minor Counties cricket for Cornwall from 1966–1973, made his only List A appearance during the 1970 Gillette Cup, against Glamorgan. Opening the batting and captaining the side, he made six runs before being bowled by Malcolm Nash.[1] He had succeeded Robin Harvey as Cornwall captain in 1970.[2]

Parsons died at the West Heanton Residential Home in Beaworthy, Devon on 5 February 2023, at the age of 89.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Cornwall v Glamorgan". CricketArchive. 25 April 1970. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Gerald Parsons RIP". www.cornwallcricket.co.uk. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.


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