1970s Cricketer Cup in Photos

Some archival material recently acquired gives a nostalgic view of the Cricketer Cup in the 1970s, when the final was played at Burton Court in Chelsea. Current first-class cricketers, even current England Test cricketers, played in the competition, while the sponsorship of Moet et Chandon gave luxury backing and the prize for winning was a weekend stay at the Moet Chateau de Saran in Epernay. Current MCC Presidents were always on hand to present the cup. Here are a few photos from that era

1972 final - Colin Cowdrey batting for Old Tonbridgians

1972 final - Colin Cowdrey receives his bottle of champagne

1972 final - Nicholas Heroys (Old Tonbridgians) receives the cup from MCC President, Freddie Brown

1973 final - Ted Rose (Rugby Meteors) receives the cup from MCC President, Aidan Crawley

The Pavilion at Burton Court 1973 final

Chateau de Saran at Epernay

Old Tonbridgians at Epernay 1971

Old Tonbridgians off to Epernay 1971

Shrewsbury Saracens at Epernay 1977

Old Tonbridgians, winners in 1979, with two future England players in the back row - Chris Cowdrey and Richard Ellison