 He made 3 known appearances in first-class cricket matches between 1775 and 1778, but it is believed he was playing much earlier as he had become the landlord of the "White Hart" at Chertsey by 1773.The vocation of pub landlord was a common career option for players at the end of their playing days.According to the "Public Advertiser" on Friday 10 September 1773, at the following week's Surrey v Hampshire match, "a stand will be built on the ground (i.e., Laleham Burway), and the best accommodation provided there and at the "White Hart" at Chertsey by Thomas Swayne".