Reg Hayter

Reginald James Hayter (4 December 1913 – 13 March 1994) was an English cricket journalist who founded his own sports reporting agency. He was also editor of The Cricketer from 1978 to 1981.

Early life and career Born in Paddington, Hayter attended Marylebone Grammar School before joining Pardons, the Press Association's (PA) football and cricket reporting agency, as a junior journalist in 1933. Following a stint with Royal Army Pay Corps during the Second World War, he became the PA's chief cricket reporter as well as covering Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) overseas tours for Reuters.

Hayters In February 1955, Hayter formed his own agency named Hayters. It grew to became a renowned name in quality sports journalism as well as providing an excellent training ground for many young sports journalists and reporters to learn their trade. The agency moved premises several times as it grew but always remained close to Fleet Street.

Hayter wrote for the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack over many years and also ghost-wrote books for Keith Miller and Ray Lindwall.

Hayter played cricket for the British Empire XI during the War and appeared in club cricket for Stanmore into his sixties..

Personal life and legacy Hayter spoke at Stanmore's annual dinner just two days before his death from cancer. There is also a plaque commemorating him at Lord's Media Centre.