Thomas Gould

Background

Gould was born in Brassington, Derbyshire, the son of Mark Gould, a lead miner and later lime picker, and his wife Mary.

Career

Gould debuted in the 1896 season against Essex when he was an economical bowler and made a good showing with the bat in the lower-middle order. He made one other appearance during that season in a match that was abandoned as a draw. Gould played 10 innings in 7 first-class matches with a top score of 18 not out and an average of 7.87.

He took 9 wickets at an average of 25.0.

Gould died at the age of 84 in Burton-on-Trent.

Achievements

• In 1897 season, he achieved his best bowling performance of 4-45 against Sussex, but made little impression in the following match.