About Dick Penn
Lived 1855 – 1889 (aged 34). Dick Penn was a British cricketer.
Alfred Penn (6 January 1855 – 18 October 1889), known as Dick Penn, was an English amateur cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1875 to 1884.
Penn was born at The Cedars in Lee in what is now south-east London but was historically part of Kent. He was the son of John Penn, a manufacturer of marine engines with works in Deptford and Greenwich. His brothers Frank and William were both cricketers whilst another brother, John, was the Member of Parliament for Lewisham from 1891 to 1903.
Penn made his first-class cricket debut for Kent in July 1875, playing against Sussex at Hove. He went on to play a total of 48 first-class matches, 41 of which were for Kent.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Penn?
English cricketer (1855-1889)
When was Dick Penn born?
Dick Penn was born on 6 January 1855 in Lee.
When did Dick Penn die?
Dick Penn died on 18 October 1889 in Lee.
What was Dick Penn's occupation?
Dick Penn was a cricketer.
What nationality was Dick Penn?
Dick Penn was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Penn. https://biography.guide/dick-penn/
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