Christopher "Chris" Marples is a former English footballer and first-class cricketer. As a cricketer, Marples was a right-handed
batsman, a right-arm off-break bowler and a wicketkeeper. Having represented the Derbyshire team in the Second XI as early
as 1982, Marples made his debut County Championship appearance in 1985 against Yorkshire. Though he finished the game with
four catches, he did not bowl for the side, playing throughout the game as a dedicated wicket-keeper.