Thomas Box (7 February 1808 – 12 July 1876) was a famous English cricketer who is remembered as one of the most outstanding wicketkeepers of the 19th century.

He played for the Sussex team during the early years of roundarm bowling when his colleagues included Jem Broadbridge and William Lillywhite.

As a wicketkeeper, he was highly successful and his known career record of 236 catches and 162 stumpings is outstanding.

[2] In 1843 Sussex County Cricket Club granted Box a benefit match and the proceeds enabled him to lease the Hanover Arms public house in Lewes Road, Brighton.

This had the Royal New Ground attached and Box was called upon to manage the matches taking place there.