John Smith (cricketer, born 1843)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Smith |
| Born | 20 November 1843 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Died | 15 April 1873 (aged 29) Stratford-by-Bow, Essex, England |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Bbatsman |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1863–1872 | Cambridge Town Club |
Source: CricketArchive, 30 June 2013 | |
John Smith (born 20 November 1843 – 15 April 1873) was an English cricketer with professional status. He was associated with Cambridge Town Club and represented both the North in North v South fixtures and the Players in Gentlemen v Players fixtures. Smith was a right-handed batsman who is recorded in 75 first-class matches from 1863 to 1872, totalling 2,274 runs with a highest score of 97, one of six half-centuries, and holding 33 catches.[1] His brother, George, was also a first-class cricketer.
References[edit]
- ^ "John Smith". CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
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