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2 unusual facts about Richard Daft


Fred Morley

In 1879/80 Morley toured North America with Richard Daft, and in 1880 he was selected to play in the match that later became known as the first Test match to take place in England, taking 8 for 146, including five wickets in the first innings.

Trent Bridge Inn

Richard Daft was a well known cricketer at Trent Bridge and he ran the inn at one time as he was a partner in the Radcliffe Brewery.


United North of England Eleven

The majority were minor matches played against odds while the last of the season, against Richard Daft's XI at Holbeck was a first-class match.


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