ABOUT TOM EMMETT
Fast left-arm bowler who played for England from 1877-1882, and was considered one of the premier cricketers of his era.
He made his professional debut in 1866 for Yorkshire.
He participated in the first-ever test match, on March 15, 1877, against Australia.
He was married to Grace Emmett, and had six children with her.
Following the 1899 death of Ned Gregory , he became the oldest living test cricketer.