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| Industry | Sports equipment, textile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885; 140 years ago (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.
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, 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.
Endorsements
Many professional cricketers have had endorsement deals with the company.
| Country | Athlete |
|---|---|
 Australia |
Steve Waugh |
 England |
Ben Stokes |
| England |
Dawid Malan |
| England |
Michael Vaughan |
 India |
Anil Kumble |
 South Africa |
Quinton de Kock |
| South Africa |
Graeme Smith |
| South Africa |
Aiden Markram |
 New Zealand |
Ross Taylor |
| New Zealand |
Stephen Fleming |
References
- "Cricket bat factory boss retires". Nottingham Evening Post. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- "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.
External links
Categories:
- British brands
- Cricket equipment manufacturers
- Manufacturing companies based in Nottingham
- British companies established in 1885
- Clothing companies established in 1885
- Manufacturing companies established in 1885
- Sport in Nottingham
- Sporting goods manufacturers of the United Kingdom
- Sportswear brands
- Sports equipment
- Companies based in Nottinghamshire
- 1885 establishments in the United Kingdom