1837 was the 51st season ofcricket in England since the foundation ofMarylebone Cricket Club (MCC).^{[note 1]}Kent began a period of dominance as the "champion county".

1837 match list

Kent was proclaimedChampion County and this marks the beginning of a great period in the county's history. The team claimed a total of eight titles between 1837 and 1849. Mainstays of the Kent in those years includedAlfred Mynn,Fuller Pilch,Nicholas Felix,Ned Wenman andWilliam Hillyer.

Fuller Pilch was the leading runscorer with 372 @ 26.57

Other leading batsmen were: EG Wenman, EH Grimston, T Box, J Cobbett, J Broadbridge, G Millyard

William Lillywhite was the leading wicket-taker with 99

Other leading bowlers were: S Redgate, J Cobbett, J Bayley, J Broadbridge, JH Kirwan, TM Adams, CG Taylor

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