Gunn & Moore

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Gunn & Moore
IndustrySports equipment, textile
Founded1885; 140 years ago (1885)
FounderWilliam Gunn
Thomas James Moore
HeadquartersColwick, Nottinghamshire, England
Area served
Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India
ProductsCricket clothing and equipment (bats, balls, helmet, batting gloves, protective gear, athletic shoes, bags)
Websiteplaywiththebest.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]

List of Athletes
CountryAthlete
Australia AustraliaSteve Waugh
England EnglandBen Stokes
England EnglandDawid Malan
England EnglandMichael Vaughan
India IndiaAnil Kumble
South Africa South AfricaQuinton de Kock
South Africa South AfricaGraeme Smith
South Africa South AfricaAiden Markram
New Zealand New ZealandRoss Taylor
New Zealand New ZealandStephen Fleming

References

  1. "Cricket bat factory boss retires". Nottingham Evening Post. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2009.[permanent dead link]
  2. "Discover Notts > Famous people > Founders & businessmen". visitnottingham.com. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
  3. Nottingham. Official Handbook. Tenth Edition
  4. "Team GM". Gunn & Moore. Retrieved 13 December 2020.