Henry Fox (cricketer)


Henry Harry Fox was an English businessman, sportsman, and adventurer. He played cricket and rugby for his county, and began climbing mountains in the mid1880s. He was part of the Fox family of Wellington, Somerset, and was a partner in the family business, Fox Brothers, a prominent textile manufacturer.

Henry Fox was born onSeptember 1856 as the second son of Dillworth Crewdson and Mary Augusta. He was educated at Sherborne School. His family owned Fox Brothers, of which he became a partner. In 1874, he founded Wellington Rugby Football Club. Three years later, he became the honorary secretary, treasurer and captain of the Somerset county rugby football team upon its formation. He was captain in both 1877 and 1878, playing as a threequarter back, and remained secretary and treasurer until 1882. After retiring from the game, he continued as an umpire. Fox appeared in his final match in 1887, officiating the game between Somerset and Yorkshire.

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