Anthony: Our Cricket Legend

Anthony’s passion for cricket has been evident ever since he joined us two years ago. 

Anthony often speaks fondly of his time playing with the Somerset Stragglers: “I had many happy times at the club, both playing and watching.” At the time, Anthony was serving in the Somerset Light Infantry and would play with the Stragglers whenever he was back at base in Taunton. 

One of the Companions at Braemar Lodge contacted the Somerset Cricket Museum to find out what memorabilia there might be about Anthony and his brother, who also played. 

The museum kindly did some research for us, and produced several pages of information, with statistics on matches Anthony had played in – including one where he scored a century! Anthony’s daughter also brought in a replica plaque from the Somerset County Cricket Club Legends Wall, where he and his brother are listed. 

We presented these finds to Anthony in front of some of his fellow residents, who were very impressed with his achievements. Anthony was very touched for the research done, and we thank Mike at the Somerset Cricket Museum so much for his work in finding this for him.