Clement Edward Cottrell (28 May 1854 – 21 January 1897) was a Victorian era English sportsman born in London, England. He played lawn tennis and won the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between (1877-1882) In addition he was a first class cricketer who played for Middlesex.Clement Cottrell at ESPNcricinfo
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Early life

Cotterell was born on 28 May 1854 in Westminster, London, England.

Cricket career

Cottrell was a first-class cricketer and fast-medium bowler, Clement Cottrell was in the Harrow XI in 1872 and he played club cricket for many years for Esher in Surrey. He played intermittently for Middlesex between 1876 and 1885.

Tennis career

He was also a notable lawn tennis player who the Championship of the Esher LTC six times between 1877 and 1882.Routledges Sporting Annual (1883) Lawn Tennis Principle Meetings of 1882

Work

Clement Edward Cottrell worked in the London Stock Exchange as a trader.

References

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