Joseph Brain
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 September 1863 Bristol, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 26 June 1914 (aged 50) Cardiff, Wales |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1883–1889 | Gloucestershire |
| 1884–1887 | Oxford University |
Source: Cricinfo, 1 April 2014 | |
Joseph Hugh Brain (11 September 1863 – 26 June 1914) was an English cricketer. He was educated at Clifton College[1] and Oriel College, Oxford, and played cricket for Gloucestershire between 1883 and 1889.[2][3]
He became managing director of the family brewery, S. A. Brain & Co. Ltd in Cardiff, which was founded by his father and brother,[4] and served on the board of Cardiff City F.C.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Clifton College Register" Muirhead, J.A.O. p57: Bristol; J.W Arrowsmith for Old Cliftonian Society; April, 1948
- ^ Joseph Brain at ESPNcricinfo
- ^ Joseph Brain at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- ^ "Wills and Bequests". The Standard. London. 26 December 1914. p. 8.
- ^ Lloyd, Grahame (1999). C'mon City! A Hundred Years of the Bluebirds. Seren. p. 39. ISBN 1854112716.
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