Sampson Tubb Explained

Sampson Tubb (11 October 1840 — 27 January 1891) was an English first-class cricketer.

Tubb was born in October 1840 at Broughton, Hampshire. He made his debut in first-class cricket for Hampshire County Cricket Club in its inaugural first-class match against Sussex at Southampton in 1864. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire until 1867, making ten appearances.^[1] In these matches, Tubb scored 170 runs at an average of 12.14, with a highest score of 24 not out.^[2] With his right-arm roundarm fast bowling, he took 37 wickets at a bowling average of 20.16;he took two five wicket hauls,^[3] with best figures of 7 for 32 against Surrey in 1865.^[4] In later life, Tubb spent his time living between Salisbury and Southsea, and was employed as a bookmaker.^[5] He died at the West End Hotel in Salisbury in January 1891.^[6] His name at death was registered as Samson Tubb.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: First-Class Matches played by Sampson Tubb. CricketArchive. 2 July 2023. subscription.
2. Web site: First-Class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Sampson Tubb. CricketArchive. 2 July 2023. subscription.
3. Web site: First-Class Bowling For Each Team by Sampson Tubb. CricketArchive. 2 July 2023. subscription.
4. Web site: First-Class Bowling Against Each Opponent Sampson Tubb. CricketArchive. 2 July 2023. subscription.
5. News: Remarkable local will suit. Portsmouth Evening News. 3. 31 October 1891. 2 July 2023. subscription. British Newspaper Archive.
6. News: The death of Mr. Samson Tubb. Sporting Life. Leeds. 2. 3 February 1891. 2 July 2023. subscription. British Newspaper Archive.