Henry Meek
Henry Edgar Meek | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Devizes, England |
| Died | June 23, 1920 (aged 62) Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, Brewer |
| Known for | First-class cricket for Marylebone Cricket Club; President of Devizes Chamber of Commerce (1908) |
Henry Edgar Meek (8 October 1857 – 23 June 1920) was an English cricketer who played at the first-class level and was also involved in the brewing industry.
Meek, a native of Devizes, received his education at Harrow School, where he distinguished himself in cricket and football. In 1876, he partnered with Lewis Jarvis to secure victory in the Public Schools' Rackets tournament. Wisden praised him as "one of the hardest hitters ever turned out by Harrow, a good fast bowler and an excellent field at mid-off". His sole first-class cricket appearance came in 1878 when he represented the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) against Sussex at Lord's; however, he was dismissed without scoring in that match.
Beyond his sporting endeavors, Meek pursued a career in brewing and held the position of President of the Devizes Chamber of Commerce in 1908. He passed away in June 1920 at Gullane, East Lothian.