He started his career at Middlesex in 1932 where he originally played as a lower order batsman.
With him unable to cement his spot in the side he moved to Gloucestershire in 1935 and became their first choice keeper a couple of years later after he had qualified for residence.
He scored 1138 runs in his debut season which included 130 against Middlesex at Lord's.
After fighting in World War 2 he returned to the county in 1946 where he began opening the batting.
He took 30 stumpings in 1947 and made his highest score of 188 against Sussex at Priory Park, Chichester in 1949.