In the 1913 and 1914 season he earned a regular place in the Derbyshire team as a batsman until the First World War interrupted his career. On his return in the 1919 season he was Derbyshire's regular wicket-keeper and also scored five half-centuries, including his career high score of 92 not out.
For two consecutive seasons, from 1913 to 1914, he was a reliable member of the Derbyshire team as a batsman before World War I interrupted his career. Upon his comeback in 1919, he took over as Derbyshire's primary wicket-keeper and achieved five half-centuries, including his personal best score of 92 not out.