Dermott monteith
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James Dermott Monteith (2 June 1943 – 6 December 2009) was an Irish international cricketer. Monteith was a right-handed batsman who bowled Slow left-arm orthodox. Monteith was educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution
and Queens University Belfast.
and also had spells at Queen's University and Middlesex County Cricket Club
. He also toured with the Marylebone Cricket Club
to Bangladesh and East Africa
.
Monteith captained Ireland on 38 occasions, winning 11 times, passing James Boucher
's record number of wickets in 1984 and ended his playing career with Ireland with 326 wickets in 76 matches.It remains an Irish record.
Monteith took 100 club wickets in a season twice for Lisburn Cricket Club
in 1971 and 1973 with his slow left-arm orthodox spin. His maiden century for Lisburn came in 1971.
Monteith was a 38-year-old veteran when he was called upon by Middlesex
as cover for the 1981 season. He proved more than capable at county level, taking 24 wickets in eight County Championship
appearances with a best of 5 for 60 against Essex
.
Monteith was also an enthusiastic rugby player and played for Bangor Rugby Club
. His sporting career ended when he became the victim of a hit and run accident in early 1985. Monteith finished his first class cricket career with 94 wickets at 20.64 and 530 runs at 15.58.
.
He wrote his autobiography, A Stone in the Glasshouse, in 2004. On 6 December 2009 Monteith died in Bangor, County Down
, aged 66.
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
and Queens University Belfast.
Career
Monteith played the majority of his club cricket for Lisburn Cricket ClubLisburn Cricket Club
Lisburn Cricket Club is a cricket club in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, playing in the NCU Premier League.Established in 1836, the club is the oldest in Northern Ireland. It is also one of the most successful, having won the league title eleven times and the Senior Cup on nine occasions...
and also had spells at Queen's University and Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex 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 Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
. He also toured with the Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
to Bangladesh and East Africa
East Africa
East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...
.
Monteith captained Ireland on 38 occasions, winning 11 times, passing James Boucher
James Boucher
James Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher James Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher James Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher (born 22 December 1910 in Dublin, died 25 December 1995 in Spain was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and off-break bowler....
's record number of wickets in 1984 and ended his playing career with Ireland with 326 wickets in 76 matches.It remains an Irish record.
Monteith took 100 club wickets in a season twice for Lisburn Cricket Club
Lisburn Cricket Club
Lisburn Cricket Club is a cricket club in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, playing in the NCU Premier League.Established in 1836, the club is the oldest in Northern Ireland. It is also one of the most successful, having won the league title eleven times and the Senior Cup on nine occasions...
in 1971 and 1973 with his slow left-arm orthodox spin. His maiden century for Lisburn came in 1971.
Monteith was a 38-year-old veteran when he was called upon by Middlesex
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex 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 Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
as cover for the 1981 season. He proved more than capable at county level, taking 24 wickets in eight County Championship
County Championship
The County Championship is the domestic first-class cricket competition in England and Wales...
appearances with a best of 5 for 60 against Essex
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
.
Monteith was also an enthusiastic rugby player and played for Bangor Rugby Club
Bangor, County Down
Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
. His sporting career ended when he became the victim of a hit and run accident in early 1985. Monteith finished his first class cricket career with 94 wickets at 20.64 and 530 runs at 15.58.
After cricket
Monteith later went on to coach cricket at both Bangor Rugby Football and Cricket Club and Donaghadee Cricket Club, even attempting a short lived playing comeback while at Donaghadee. Subsequently he became a national selector and President of the Irish Cricket UnionIrish Cricket Union
Cricket Ireland, officially the Irish Cricket Union , is the governing body for cricket in Ireland , and oversees the Ireland cricket team and Ireland women's cricket team...
.
He wrote his autobiography, A Stone in the Glasshouse, in 2004. On 6 December 2009 Monteith died in Bangor, County Down
Bangor, County Down
Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
, aged 66.