Andrew Noble Pope – played two matches for Gloucestershire in 1911. Brilliantly named, not quite so brilliant with the bat, scoring 46 runs in four innings. Greatly Named Pope.
Alfred Vardy Pope – In a 10-year career which ended with the start of World War II in 1939, this Pope played with distinction for Derbyshire, North England, England XI and Sir Pelham Warner’s XI. In 214 first-class matches he scored 4,963 runs, with one century and 17 half-centuries. He took 555 wickets at 22.54. Great All-Rounder Pope.
Charles George Pope – Harrow School captain in 1891, Charles George went on to play for Cambridge University between 1892 and 1895 and in 11 matches, scored 136 runs and took 20 wickets. He also played for MCC and Bedfordshire. Educated Pope.
Dudley Fairbridge Pope – He played for Gloucestershire between 1925 and 1927 before moving to Essex, where he died in 1934. His 159 first-class matches garnered 6,557 runs and four wickets. Tragic Pope.
George Henry Pope – George Henry played one Test for England in 1947, one year before his career with Derbyshire came to an end. Despite more than 7,000 runs and 677 wickets, he was unable to make any impression at international level, scoring eight runs and taking one wicket against South Africa at Lord’s. Once-Capped Pope.
Harold Pope – Harold played 10 matches between 1939 and 1946 but due to WWII, one of those matches came in 1939 and the remainder all in 1946. He scored just 81 and took 15 wickets. What Might Have Been Pope.
Joel Pope – Wicket-keeper Joel played three one-day games for Leicestershire between 2008 and 2010, stuck behind Paul Nixon and Tom New in the pecking order. He scored just 22 runs and after being released, now plays for Buckinghamshire. Current Pope.
Roland James Pope – Right-arm slow underarm Australian bowler Roland James played one Test in 1885 – just the 18th Test ever played. He scored three runs in his only innings and was not called upon to bowl. He played 20 first-class games in all, scoring 318 runs and only bowling 10 balls. Overseas Pope.
Steven Charles Pope – South African Steven Charles played for a number of sides including Cornwall, Huntingdonshire and Warriors, making 109 first-class, 106 one-day and 12 Twenty20 appearances in all up until 2006. A versatile cricketer, he scored 12 centuries, took 80 wickets and was an occasional leg-spinner. Twenty20 Overseas Pope.
Stephen Pope – Stephen played five first-class matches for Gloucestershire in 2003. Like Joel, a wicket-keeper, he played six one-day games between 1999 and 2006, five of them for Gloucestershire Cricket Board and the other for Surrey. He also played 12 times for England Under-19s but never came close to earning full honours. Unfulfilled Talent Pope.
Uzzah Pope – Our third wicket-keeping Pope, Uzzah represented West Indies Under-19s, West Indies XI and played first-class cricket for the Windwards Islands until 2000. He scored five half-centuries as well as one apiece in one-day and Twenty20 cricket. Highest Score In Scrabble Pope.