Tolchard, Jeff

Birth Date

7th March 1944

Birthplace

Torquay, Devon

Occupation

Winger

Biographical Text

Jeff Tolchard from Torquay, a Leicestershire cricketer and brother of Roger Tolchard (Leicestershire and England), appeared once for Exeter City in February 1966 having played eleven times for Torquay United. 

His football career commenced at Torquay United, signing professional forms for them in March 1964. He played 11 league matches and scored four goals for the Plainmoor club.

Tolchard moved to Exeter City in July 1965 with his only league game for the Grecians being a 2-1 home defeat against Watford in February 1966. 

Cheltenham Town had enquired about signing him in December 1965, but he stayed at St James’ Park until the end of the season, playing with the reserves, after which he went to Loughborough University on a two-year Education course, and signed for Loughborough United.

Playing cricket too, he made his debut for Devon in 1963 and appeared in Minor Counties cricket until 1969. Making his debut for Leicestershire in 1970, he went on to play 77 first-class matches and 40 limited overs games until the end of the 1977 season. He subsequently rejoined  Devon. His brother Roger appeared in four test matches for England.  

Appearances

1

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Jon Griffin

Dear Grecian Archive,

Please could you forward this message to Jeff Tolchard, if you have contact details for him, and ask that he gets in touch with me ?

He played for many successful seasons at Berkhamsted Cricket Club, and we would like to renew contact with him in time for thw  Club's 150th anniversary in 2025. I believe he lives in the Newquay area.

With thanks and best regards from

 Jon Griffin

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