Clement Edward Cottrell (28 May 1854 – 21 January 1897) was a Victorian era English sportsman born in London, England. He played lawn tennis and won the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between (1877-1882)[1][2] In addition he was a first class cricketer who played for Middlesex.[3] He died Brighton, Sussex, England.
| Full name | Clement Edward Cottrell |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
| Born | 28 May 1854 Westminster, London, England |
| Died | 21 January 1897 (age 43) Brighton, Sussex, England |
| Turned pro | 1877 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1883 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 6 |
Early life
editCotterell was born on 28 May 1854 in Westminster, London, England.
Cricket career
editCottrell was a first-class cricketer and fast-medium bowler, Clement Cottrell was in the Harrow XI in 1872 and he played club cricket for many years for Esher in Surrey. He played intermittently for Middlesex between 1876 and 1885.[4]
Tennis career
editHe was also a notable lawn tennis player who the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between 1877 and 1882.[5][6]
Work
editClement Edward Cottrell worked in the London Stock Exchange as a trader.
References
edit- ^ Routledges Sporting Annual (1882) Lawn Tennis in 1881. George Routledge and Son. London. p.69.
- ^ Routledges Sporting Annual (1883) Lawn Tennis Principle Meetings of 1882. George Routledge and Son. London. p.114.
- ^ Clement Cottrell at ESPNcricinfo
- ^ "Middlesex Cricket: Players: Clement Cottrell". cricketarchive.com. Middlesex County Cricket Club Ltd. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Routledges Sporting Annual (1882) Lawn Tennis in 1881
- ^ Routledges Sporting Annual (1883) Lawn Tennis Principle Meetings of 1882
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