Joseph Mayer (cricketer)

Joseph Herbert Mayer (2 March 1902 – 6 September 1981) was an English first-class cricketer who played with Warwickshire.

Joseph Mayer
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Career statistics
CompetitionFirst-class
Matches333
Runs scored2,839
Batting average9.65
100s/50s0/3
Top score74*
Balls bowled61,325
Wickets1,144
Bowling average22.20
5 wickets in innings71
10 wickets in match9
Best bowling8/62
Catches/stumpings184/–
Source: CricketArchive, 12 April 2023

A right-arm fast medium bowler, Mayer took 1142 wickets for Warwickshire which has been bettered by only three players. He had his best season in 1929 when he took 126 wickets at 22.35 and followed it up with 108 the following season.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Joseph Mayer, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2023-04-12. (subscription required)