Richard Simmons was an English cricketer who played for Kent and All-England in the 1760s and 1770s. He is one of the earliest well-known wicket-keepers. Simmons, who lived at Bridge in Kent, was also a useful batsman. He probably began playing in the late 1750s and was active until 1779, so the statistical record has caught the tail-end of his career. He is recorded in 13 known first-class matches from 1772. Wikipedia
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