Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory

Ludovic Heathcoat-Amory (11 May 1881 – 25 August 1918) was an English first-class cricketer and soldier. Early life Heathcote-Amory was born at Westminster on 11 May 1881. He was a son of Sir John Heathcoat-Amory, 1st Baronet and the former Henrietta Mary Unwin. His brother John and uncle Henry Stanley both played first-class cricket. He was educated at Eton College, before going up to Christ Church, Oxford. Cricket career While studying at Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University, making his debut against Surrey at Oxford in 1902. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1903, making six appearances. He scored a total of 76 runs in his six matches, with a high score of 26. With his right-arm fast bowling, he took 9 wickets at an average of 18.33 and with best figures of 4 for 55. In addition to playing first-class cricket, Heathcoat-Amory also appeared in three minor counties matches for Devon spread between 1902–10.