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John Wright (cricketer, born 1861)

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John Wright
Personal information
Full name
John Wright
Born23 September 1861
Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Died23 December 1912(1912-12-23) (aged 51)
Willaston, Cheshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1895Cheshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored 3
Batting average 1.50
100s/50s –/–
Top score 3
Balls bowled 12
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 27 February 2019

John Wright (23 September 1861 – 23 December 1912) was an English first-class cricketer.

Wright was born at Nantwich.[1] Described as "A fast round-armed bowler, rather uncertain; a good bat, and fields well near the wicket",[1] Wright made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the North of England in the North v South match at Lord's in 1885,[2] played in benefit of the family of Fred Morley.[1] Batting twice during the match, Wright was dismissed for 3 runs by W. G. Grace, while in their second-innings he was dismissed without scoring by Arnold Fothergill.[3] He later played minor counties cricket for Cheshire in 1895, making one appearance against Worcestershire.[4]

He was employed in various jobs during his life at Manchester, Stockport, Weston-super-Mare, Nelson, and Sale.[1] He died at Willaston in December 1912.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Wisden - Obituaries in 1912". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by John Wright". CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  3. ^ "South v North, 1885". CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by John Wright". CricketArchive. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
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