| Industry | Sports equipment, textile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Founder | William Gunn Thomas James Moore |
| Headquarters | Colwick, Nottinghamshire, England |
Area served | Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India |
| Products | Cricket clothing and equipment (bats, balls, helmet, batting gloves, protective gear, athletic shoes, bags) |
| Website | playwiththebest.com gmcricket.in |
Gunn & Moore (GM) is a British sports equipment and clothing company founded in 1885 based in Colwick, Nottinghamshire, England that specialises in cricket. It became part of the Unicorn Group in 1968.[1]
The company produces cricket clothing and equipment such as bats, balls, helmet, batting gloves, protective gear, athletic shoes, and bags.
Overview
Gunn & Moore was founded in 1885 by England Test batsman William Gunn and local businessman Thomas James Moore,[2] and is most recognised for manufacturing cricket bats. The company also manufactures clothing and a full range of other cricket equipment.
The company was originally based at 49 Carrington Street in Nottingham.[3]
Endorsements
Many professional cricketers have had endorsement deals with the company.[4]
| Country | Athlete |
|---|---|
| Steve Waugh | |
| Ben Stokes | |
| Dawid Malan | |
| Michael Vaughan | |
| Anil Kumble | |
| Quinton de Kock | |
| Graeme Smith | |
| Aiden Markram | |
| Ross Taylor | |
| Stephen Fleming |
References
- ↑ "Cricket bat factory boss retires". Nottingham Evening Post. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Discover Notts > Famous people > Founders & businessmen". visitnottingham.com. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- ↑ Nottingham. Official Handbook. Tenth Edition
- ↑ "Team GM". Gunn & Moore. Retrieved 13 December 2020.