About Eric James
Lived 1881 – 1948 (aged 66). Eric James was an Australian cricketer.
Eric Lisle James (21 October 1881 – 28 August 1948) was an Australian cricketer who played a single first-class match for Tasmania. Born in Low Head, Tasmania, James's only recorded matches came during the 1903–04 season. In December 1903, he played for "North" in the first of two "North v South" matches for the season, held at the NTCA Ground in Launceston. He also played in the return fixture, held in April 1904 at the TCA Ground in Hobart. James's only match at state level came against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club in January 1904, as part of the English team's 1903–04 tour of Australia. In the match, played in Launceston, he scored four runs in his only innings before being bowled by George Hirst, and failed to take a wicket whilst bowling. James died in Malvern, Victoria (a suburb of Melbourne), in August 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric James?
Australian cricketer, 1881–1948
When was Eric James born?
Eric James was born on 21 October 1881 in Low Head.
When did Eric James die?
Eric James died on 28 August 1948 in Malvern.
What was Eric James's occupation?
Eric James was a cricketer.
What nationality was Eric James?
Eric James was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric James (cricketer, 1881–1948)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric James. https://biography.guide/eric-james-cricketer-1881/
MLA: "Eric James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-james-cricketer-1881/.
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