Robert Gwynn

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First-class record
Robert Gwynn Ireland (Ire)

Batting style	Right-handed batsman
Bowling type	Right-arm slow
Matches	4
Runs scored	52
Batting average	10.40
100s/50s	0/0
Top score	23*
Balls bowled	274
Wickets	8
Bowling average	34.25
5 wickets in innings	0
10 wickets in match	0
Best Bowling	3/21
Catches/Stumpings	0/0
First class debut: 20 May 1895 Last first class game: 15 July 1895 Source: Cricket Archive

Robert Malcom Gwynn (born 26 April 1877 in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland; died 25 June 1962 in Dublin^[1]) was an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm slow bowler, he played once for the Ireland cricket team in 1901^[2] and also played four first-class matches for Dublin University in 1895.^[3]

[edit] Playing Career

Gwynn made his first-class debut for Dublin University against the MCC on 20 May 1895^[3] and three days later played for the MCC, against Ireland.^[4] He played three further first-class matches for the University throughout the year, two against Cambridge University and one against Leicestershire.^[3] Six years later, he played his only match for Ireland, a two-day match against South Africa in June 1901.^[2]

He once enjoyed the distinction of bowling W. G. Grace for a first ball duck.^[5]

[edit] Family

Gwynn comes from a cricketing family. His brother John played first-class cricket in India, whilst two further brothers (Lucius and Arthur) also represented Ireland, as did his cousin Donough O'Brien. His nephew John also played for Dublin University.^[1]