Anthony Catt
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Anthony Waldron Catt is a former English
cricketer
who played as a wicketkeeper for Kent
. Along with Derek Ufton
he filled in when Godfrey Evans
was playing for England. On Evan's retirement in 1959, Catt took over until the advent of Alan Knott
and his long term back-up David Nichols in 1964. He played occasionally after this date before relocating in South Africa where he appeared for Western Province.
In August 1955, Northamptonshire
put on 374 in the first innings against Kent, Catt conceded a record 48 byes. In mitigation he was suffering from the effects of sunburn.
With the bat he would often be used as a nightwatchman. During a game in 1962, Catt he came in with his side 1 down for 16 after their opponents Leicestershire had made 351. He survived until stumps and the following day he scored 121 in the morning session, helping his side win by an innings.
England
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cricketer
Cricketer
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who played as a wicketkeeper for Kent
Kent County Cricket Club
Kent County Cricket Club is one of the 18 first class county county cricket clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the county of Kent...
. Along with Derek Ufton
Derek Ufton
Derek Gilbert Ufton was a professional cricketer and footballer, and later a football manager for Plymouth Argyle....
he filled in when Godfrey Evans
Godfrey Evans
Thomas Godfrey Evans CBE was an English cricketer who played for Kent and England.Described by Wisden as 'arguably the best wicket-keeper the game has ever seen', Evans collected 219 dismissals in 91 Test match appearances between 1946 and 1959 and a total of 1066 in all first-class matches...
was playing for England. On Evan's retirement in 1959, Catt took over until the advent of Alan Knott
Alan Knott
Alan Philip Eric Knott is a former Kent County Cricket Club and English cricketer, as a wicket-keeper-batsman....
and his long term back-up David Nichols in 1964. He played occasionally after this date before relocating in South Africa where he appeared for Western Province.
In August 1955, Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Northamptonshire. Its limited overs team is called the Northants Steelbacks. The traditional club colour is Maroon. During the...
put on 374 in the first innings against Kent, Catt conceded a record 48 byes. In mitigation he was suffering from the effects of sunburn.
With the bat he would often be used as a nightwatchman. During a game in 1962, Catt he came in with his side 1 down for 16 after their opponents Leicestershire had made 351. He survived until stumps and the following day he scored 121 in the morning session, helping his side win by an innings.