Alexander William Rodgerson Barrow was born in Bath on 6th May 1992. He wore the Wyvern from 2011, when he made his first team debut for Somerset in the County Championship against Hampshire, having played through the youth sides from Under 11 to Under 17. Raised in Frome he was from a keen sporting family: “My earliest memories of cricket were at Frome CC, where my dad … [Read more...] about He Wore The Wyvern: Alex Barrow
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He Wore The Wyvern: Carl Gazzard
Carl Matthew Gazzard was born on 15th April 1982 in Penzance, Cornwall. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who made his debut for his native Cornwall in 1998 and established himself as the Duchy’s regular gloveman in 1998 and 1999. He wore the Wyvern for over a decade from 1998 to 2009, making his debut for Somerset 2nd XI in 1998, his first-class debut in 2002 … [Read more...] about He Wore The Wyvern: Carl Gazzard
He Wore The Wyvern: John Harris
John Henry Harris was born in Taunton on 13th February, 1936 and wore the Wyvern between 1952 and 1959. A left-hand bat and right-arm fast medium bowler he may have only played 15 first class matches for Somerset spanning eight seasons but he played alongside some of the county’s true greats and shared changing rooms with Harold Gimblett, Maurice Tremlett, Bertie Buse, Brian … [Read more...] about He Wore The Wyvern: John Harris
He Wore The Wyvern: Mike Burns
Michael Burns was born in Barrow-on-Furness in Cumbria on 6th February 1969. A relative late-comer to professional Cricket he joined Somerset from Warwickshire in 1997 and wore the Wyvern until 2005 becoming a legend at the County Ground. The player affectionately known by his team-mates as George, Burnsy or Burner played in 154 first class matches. A true all-rounder, he … [Read more...] about He Wore The Wyvern: Mike Burns
He Wore The Wyvern: Keith Parsons
Keith Alan Parsons was born in Taunton on 2nd May 1973 and was raised and educated in the town. He first played for Somerset in 1992, when his twin brother Kevin was also on the staff, and wore the Wyvern with distinction and pride for 17 summers. A fans favourite throughout his career, he was often an unsung hero alongside the bigger names and will be best remembered for his … [Read more...] about He Wore The Wyvern: Keith Parsons