Anthony Hill (cricketer)
Anthony Ewart Ledger Hill | |
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| Born | 14 July 1901 Romsey Extra, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 25 October 1986 (aged 85) Winchester, England |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, Businessman |
| Known for | First-class cricket for Hampshire; chairman of Strong & Co Ltd |
Anthony Ewart Ledger Hill (14 July 1901 – 25 October 1986) was a distinguished English cricketer at the first-class level and an accomplished figure in the business sector.
Born in Romsey Extra, Hampshire, he was the son of the renowned Hampshire and England all-rounder Ledger Hill. Hill received his education at Marlborough College, where he demonstrated notable talent in cricket. His first-class cricket career commenced with Hampshire during the 1920 County Championship, where he appeared in eighteen matches up to 1930. Over this period, he accumulated 193 runs, maintaining a batting average of 7.42 and achieving a highest score of 24. His fielding skills were praised by Wisden, which described him as "a beautiful fielder". Additionally, Hill made a single appearance for the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1928.
Prior to the outbreak of World War II, Hill was commissioned as a flying officer within the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He advanced to the rank of squadron leader before relinquishing his commission in 1944.
Following the war, Hill embarked on a career in the brewing industry. He held the position of vice-chairman at Devenish Brewery located in Weymouth, subsequently joining Strong & Co Ltd based in Romsey as a director in 1954 and ascending to chairman by 1959. Beyond his corporate roles, he served as chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Association of Boys' Clubs, an effort recognized with an OBE during the 1953 Coronation Honours. In 1962, he was appointed deputy lieutenant for Hampshire. Hill passed away in Winchester in 1986. His cousin, Richard Page, also played first-class cricket.