Introduction
Victor Alexander Barton (6 October 1867 – 23 March 1906) was a cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club in 1889 and 1890 before joining the Army.
Cricket career
Whilst in the Army he was selected for the second England team to tour in 1891–92, which was a team that travelled to South Africa. The other side went to Australia. It was on the 1891–92 tour that Barton played one match that was later to be recognised as a Test match.
Buying himself out of the military Barton played for Hampshire between 1895 and 1902. Bedevilled by ill-health, Barton died aged 38.
Football career
Barton also played football as a goalkeeper, making one appearance for Southampton St. Mary's in the semi-final of the Hampshire Senior Cup in February 1893. In the match, played at the County Ground, Southampton, the Saints defeated Portsmouth 2–0. Barton was injured by the time of the final on 11 March and was replaced by Ralph Ruffell, with Southampton going down 2–1 to local rivals Freemantle.
Career outside sport
In partnership with former Southampton St. Mary's footballer Jack Dorkin, Barton ran a sports outfitters business in Southampton.