John Peter Stuck (born 19 November 1943) is an English cricketer who is reported to have scored over 100,000 runs, including more than 200 centuries.[1][2][3] He played minor counties cricket for Suffolk, and later in life he represented England at veterans age group level. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.[4][5][6]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Peter Stuck |
| Born | 19 November 1943 Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Role | Batsman and wicket-keeper |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1969–1979 | Suffolk County Cricket Club |
Stuck was born in Ipswich and played junior cricket for the local clubs in Bures and Sudbury. He attended the local grammar school before moving to Woodbridge School as a boarder. Through the school staff, he obtained a job on the groundstaff at Lord's.[1]
In 1963, Stuck moved to Clacton-on-Sea where he joined Clacton Cricket Club. He scored over 43,000 runs for Clacton, making 73 centuries for the first XI. Between 1969 and 1979 he was selected to represent Suffolk in the Minor Counties Championship, making just one century.[1] He also made a single List A appearance for Suffolk, in the 1978 Gillette Cup, against Sussex.[4]
Stuck continued to play cricket after reaching the age of 50, representing Suffolk over-50s, Essex over-60s and over-70s, and England veterans. In 2005, he scored a century while playing for England in the over-70s Ashes against Australia in Brisbane; he retired hurt with cramp, but returned to keep wicket during the Australia innings. He has also umpired in the East Anglian Premier League. He retired from playing in 2000 and 2019, though later returned both times.[1][7]
Stuck also played badminton to a high standard, representing England over-60s at the 2004 European Championships.[1][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Oliver, Scott (October 2019). "The Wisden Club Cricket Hall of Fame: John Stuck". Wisden Cricket Monthly. No. 25. Wisden. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "John not going to be Stuck on 200". Suffolk News. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ Marston, Carl (23 December 2017). "Book review on cricket stalwart John Stuck". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ a b "John Stuck". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ Coyne, James (8 March 2021). "After 209 centuries and a hip replacement John Stuck has unfinished business at 77". The Cricketer. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ Plummer, Matt (13 October 2016). "Legend Stuck is celebrating a very special milestone". Daily Gazette. Colchester. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Cricket: Veteran Stuck hangs up his bat". Daily Gazette. Colchester. 6 September 2000. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ Plummer, Matt (31 December 2017). "Run-machine John reflects on his incredible career". Maldon Standard. Retrieved 14 February 2021.