E. M. Grace

Edward Mills Grace (28 November 1841 – 20 May 1911) was an English first-class cricketer in the second half of the 19th century who was an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling slow right arm underarm.

Always known by his initials, E. M. Grace controversially held amateur status but was criticised for the money he made by playing.

He was one of the great cricketers of the 1860s and 1870s, though he was overshadowed by his younger brother W. G. He was called Ted by the Grace family but elsewhere by his initials only.

After the 1863 season, Grace toured America with George Parr's side, but he did not perform well, being hampered by a bad hand.

[2] Grace finally dropped out of the Gloucestershire first team in 1896, aged 54, but he continued playing club cricket for Thornbury until 1909, despite increasing lameness.

By 1881, they had at least six other daughters: Edith, Florie, Mina, Sarah, Alice and Sybil; and three sons Edward, Francis and Norman.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in 1880 shortly before Fred Grace 's untimely death. W. G. Grace is seated front left centre. Fred Grace (hooped cap) is third left in rear group. Billy Midwinter (directly behind WG) is fourth left in rear. E. M. Grace (bearded) is sixth left in rear.