Wilfred Hill-Wood
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Wilfred William Hill Hill-Wood(8 September 1901 - 10 October 1980) was an English financier and cricket
er who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire
between 1919 and 1936 as well as for Cambridge University
and MCC
.
Hill-Wood was born at Chelsea, London
, the son of Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, 1st Baronet and his wife Hon Rachel Bateman-Hanbury. His father was Member of Parliament and had also played cricket for Derbyshire. He was educated at Eton
and played for the first XI, appearing in the Eton-Harrow match in 1918, 1919 and 1920. He then went to Cambridge University.
Hill-Wood made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1919 seaon
when he took 2 wickets and scored a total of 49 in two innings against Northamptonshire
. He played two more games in 1919 and next played one game for Derbyshire in the 1921 season
. In 1921 and 1922 he was playing for Cambridge University
. He took part in an MCC
tour of New Zealand in 1922/23 and was a regular in the Derbyshire side in the 1923 season
. He played two matches for Derbyshire in the 1924 season
and five for them in the 1925 season
in which years he also played for the Eton Ramblers. In 1932/33 he played during a tour of India, and performed again for Derbyshire in the 1935
and 1936
seasons. His last matches were in 1938 and 1939 for the MCC against the universities. Hill-Wood was a right hand batsman and played 60 innings for Derbyshire in 35 matches. His top score was 107 and his average 25.74. He played 21 innings in 14 matches for Cambridge University with a top score of 81. He was a leg-break bowler and took 49 wickets at an average 31.08 for Derbyshire. He took 14 wickets at an average of 28.85 for Cambridge University. His best overall match count was 5 for 62.
Hill-Wood was with the Morgan Bank and during the second world war was with the British Purchasing Commission
. He was Chairman of Eversholt Estate Development and Vice-President of St Pancras Housing Association
Hill-Wood died at Kensinton at the age of 79. As well as his father, Hill Wood's brothers Basil Hill-Wood
, Denis Hill-Wood
and Charles Hill-Wood
played cricket for Derbyshire.
Cricket
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er who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the England and Wales domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Derbyshire...
between 1919 and 1936 as well as for Cambridge University
Cambridge University Cricket Club
Cambridge University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team. It now plays all but one of its first-class cricket matches as part of the Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence , which includes Anglia Ruskin University...
and MCC
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...
.
Hill-Wood was born at Chelsea, London
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
, the son of Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, 1st Baronet and his wife Hon Rachel Bateman-Hanbury. His father was Member of Parliament and had also played cricket for Derbyshire. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and played for the first XI, appearing in the Eton-Harrow match in 1918, 1919 and 1920. He then went to Cambridge University.
Hill-Wood made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1919 seaon
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1919
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1919 was the first cricket season after a four year break from first class cricket during World War I. The English club Derbyshire had been playing for forty-eight years...
when he took 2 wickets and scored a total of 49 in two innings against 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...
. He played two more games in 1919 and next played one game for Derbyshire in the 1921 season
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1921
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1921 represents the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire had been playing for fifty years. It was their twenty-third season in the County Championship and they won five matches to finish twelfth..- 1921 season :...
. In 1921 and 1922 he was playing for Cambridge University
Cambridge University Cricket Club
Cambridge University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team. It now plays all but one of its first-class cricket matches as part of the Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence , which includes Anglia Ruskin University...
. He took part in an MCC
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...
tour of New Zealand in 1922/23 and was a regular in the Derbyshire side in the 1923 season
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1923
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1923 was the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire had been playing for fifty-two years. It was their twenty-fifth season in the County Championship and they won four matches to finish tenth.-1923 season:...
. He played two matches for Derbyshire in the 1924 season
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1924
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1924 represents the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire had been playing for fifty three years. It was their twenty sixth season in the County Championship and they failed to win a match, finishing seventeenth in the County Championship.-1924...
and five for them in the 1925 season
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1925
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1925 was the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire had been playing for fifty four years. It was their twenty seventh season in the County Championship and they won five matches to finish fourteenth in the County Championship.-1925 season:Guy Jackson was...
in which years he also played for the Eton Ramblers. In 1932/33 he played during a tour of India, and performed again for Derbyshire in the 1935
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1935
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club' in 1935 was the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire were runners up in the County Championship for the first time, as a prelude to winning the Championship in the 1936 season. They had been playing for sixty four years and it was their thirty-seventh...
and 1936
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1936
Derbyshire Country Cricket Club in 1936 was the cricket season when the English club Derbyshire won the County Championship for the first and only time. They had been playing for sixty five years and it was their thirty-eighth season in the County Championship....
seasons. His last matches were in 1938 and 1939 for the MCC against the universities. Hill-Wood was a right hand batsman and played 60 innings for Derbyshire in 35 matches. His top score was 107 and his average 25.74. He played 21 innings in 14 matches for Cambridge University with a top score of 81. He was a leg-break bowler and took 49 wickets at an average 31.08 for Derbyshire. He took 14 wickets at an average of 28.85 for Cambridge University. His best overall match count was 5 for 62.
Hill-Wood was with the Morgan Bank and during the second world war was with the British Purchasing Commission
British Purchasing Commission
The British Purchasing Commission was a United Kingdom organization of the Second World War.Also known at some time as the "Anglo-French Purchasing Board", it was based in New York City, where it arranged the production and purchase of armaments from North American manufacturers.The Board was able...
. He was Chairman of Eversholt Estate Development and Vice-President of St Pancras Housing Association
Hill-Wood died at Kensinton at the age of 79. As well as his father, Hill Wood's brothers Basil Hill-Wood
Sir Basil Hill-Wood, 2nd Baronet
Sir Basil Samuel Hill Hill-Wood, 2nd Baronet was an English solicitor, baronet and cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire between 1919 and 1925....
, Denis Hill-Wood
Denis Hill-Wood
Denis John Charles Hill Hill-Wood was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Oxford University and MCC in 1928 and for Derbyshire in 1928 and 1929...
and Charles Hill-Wood
Charles Hill-Wood
Charles Kerrison Hill Hill-Wood was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University and Derbyshire....
played cricket for Derbyshire.