Gunn & Moore

Gunn & Moore, commonly shortened to GM, is a sports equipment and apparel company founded in 1885 based in Colwick, Nottinghamshire, England that specialises in cricket. It became part of the Unicorn Group in 1968.[1]

Gunn & Moore
IndustrySporting goods (cricket)
Founded1885
FounderWilliam Gunn
Thomas James Moore
HeadquartersColwick, Nottinghamshire, England
Area served
Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India
ProductsSporting Equipment
Websitewww.playwiththebest.com

Overview

Gunn & Moore was founded in 1885 by English Test batsman William Gunn and local businessman Thomas James Moore,[2] and is most recognised for manufacturing cricket bats.

The company was originally based at 49 Carrington Street in Nottingham.[3]

The company also manufactures clothing and a full range of other cricket equipment. Many professional cricketers use its bats and have had endorsement deals with the company, including Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Shane Watson (Australia), England's former star spinner Graeme Swann, as well as former international captains Graeme Smith (South Africa), South Africa's high-profile test opener, Steve Waugh (Australia), Stephen Fleming (New Zealand), Michael Vaughan (England) and Anil Kumble (India).

Sponsorships

The following international players have current endorsement deals with Gunn & Moore.[4]

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