Lofty Herman

Oswald William "Lofty" Herman (18 September 1907 – 24 June 1987) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Hampshire. He was the father of cricketer Bob Herman.

Lofty Herman
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 322
Runs scored 4,336
Batting average 11.08
100s/50s 0/10
Top score 92
Balls bowled 56,468
Wickets 1,045
Bowling average 27.00
5 wickets in innings 58
10 wickets in match 6
Best bowling 8/49
Catches/stumpings 122/–
Source: CricketArchive, 16 April 2023

Herman was a tall right arm paceman who bowled in-swingers. He took over 100 wickets in a county season on five occasions with his best effort coming in 1937 when he managed 142 wickets at 22.07.[1]

References

  1. Lofty Herman, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2023-04-16. (subscription required)
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