Arthur James Hook (12 February 1877 – 12 February 1957) played first-class cricket for Somerset in two matches, one in 1897 and one in 1906.[1] He was born at Porlock, Somerset, and died on his 80th birthday at Over Stowey, also in Somerset.

Arthur Hook
Personal information
Full name
Arthur James Hook
Born(1877-02-12)12 February 1877
Porlock, Somerset, England
Died12 February 1957(1957-02-12) (aged 80)
Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England
BattingLeft-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1897–1906Somerset
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 2
Runs scored 43
Batting average 14.33
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 15*
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: CricketArchive, 22 December 2015

Hook played as a left-handed batsman in the lower middle order. His first game was against Oxford University in 1897, when he scored 7 and 15.[2] His only other match came nine years later against Hampshire and he scored 6 and 15, with the second innings being not out.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Arthur Hook". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Scorecard: Oxford University v Somerset". www.cricketarchive.com. 27 May 1897. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Scorecard: Somerset v Hampshire". www.cricketarchive.com. 5 July 1906. Retrieved 24 October 2010.