In 1946 the clubs principal officers were President H.A. Dobson, Chairman H. La Trobe, Secretary H. Harris and Treasurer E. Shaw.  H.Harris was also the founder, unfortunately he died suddenly in 1948.

The first season of cricket was played in 1946 on a nomadic basis with a few home games played on a cricket ground owned by Sandwell School, which was situated between Wood Lane and Little Hardwick Road.  The following season saw the first fixtures played on our current ground and by which time a pavilion had been built entirely from ex war department jeep packing cases.

After the death of H.Harris, the club appointed R.G. Boardman as chairman and with the considerable help of Treasurer T.James, the clubs finances and prospects improved.

A lean spell followed the death of R.G. Boardman in 1955.  This was due to a number of the principal officers, mainly chairmen only holding office for short periods.  However in 1963 David Clark the current President but then Chairman, Treasurer John Chubb and Secretary Tom Thursfield formed the basis of a committee that stayed together until 1971.  During that time a new pavilion was built and a hockey section formed to give the clubhouse full use for the whole year.

From the mid 1950's the standard of cricket improved under the captaincy of George Freeman (1957-1965) and Brian Gee (1966-1974)Their work in this direction was helped by an influx of members from Wylde Green Congs CC, which disbanded in the late 1950's.  They not only added strength to the three teams that Streetly were fielding every weekend but many helped with the administration for many years. 

During this period the club won the Sutton Coldfield Knock-out competition and became champions of the Warwickshire and Staffordshire league.  After 1974 a period of instability followed with the section chairman and first team captain not staying in office long enough to provide leadership that a cricket club needs.

A major blow occurred in 1977 when the clubhouse was completely destroyed by fire.  The replacement portacabins initially created a terrific spirit and atmosphere which played its part in the first team gaining promotion to the 1st Division of the Midland Combined Counties League.

Such enthusiasm as a consequence of the fire was not to last (and neither did the portacabins!) and it became apparent that if the club was to survive and prosper a new clubhouse was needed and this was completed in 1989.  In the interim and when things were at a low ebb Frank Willetts took over as section chairman in the early 1980's and formed an effective committee helped by Peter Reaney, John Bird and Phil Littler.  Not only did the playing side improve but the club obtained a level of sponsorship quite unknown to clubs at our level.

The club has always considered that the development of youth is vital not only to the survival of the cricket club but to the game itself.  The coaching of local youngsters was started by Alan Munn and he has had many successes over the years most notably Russell Taylor who has given Streetly and West Midland cricket tremendous service.

David Clark
President of Streetly Sports Club