Edward Blore (cricketer)

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Edward William Blore (24 January 1828 – 24 June 1885) was an English amateur cricketer and clergyman who played first-class cricket from 1848 to 1855.

He was a son of Edward Blore, and was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge.{{acad|id=BLR846EW|name=Blore, Edward William}} A right-handed batsman and right arm slow roundarm bowler who was mainly associated with Cambridge University. He made 18 known appearances in first-class matches.[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/27/27964/27964.html CricketArchive]. Retrieved on 17 November 2008.

Blore was President of Cambridge University Cricket Club between 1884 and 1885{{Cite web |url= http://cucc.net/index.php/cucc-presidents-2/ |title=CUCC Presidents}} and founded the Quidnuncs club with Frederick Hayes Whymper. He was ordained deacon in 1854, and priest in 1855.