Bob Lambert

Robert James Hamilton Lambert (18 July 1874 – 24 March 1956) was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and a right-arm off spin bowler, including 23 first-class matches, captaining them on 13 occasions. He also played first-class cricket for London County and Woodbrook Club and Ground. his parents were Kate (née Barrett) and Thomas Drummond Lambert. Lambert was educated at Rathmines School and Wesley College in Dublin and at St John's College in Preston before attending the University of Edinburgh Veterinary School, where he trained to become a veterinary surgeon, which was to become his profession when not playing cricket. He played just twice for Ireland the following year, against I Zingari and South Africa. against Scotland.

Badminton

Lambert was also a fine badminton player, representing Ireland internationally,

Family

Bob Lambert came from a cricketing family. His brother Sep also represented Ireland at cricket, as did his son Ham.