About Francis Cottam
Lived 1900 – 1987 (aged 86). Francis Cottam was a British cricketer.
Francis Cottam (6 June 1900 – 19 May 1987) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a left-arm slow bowler. He was born and died in Redhill, Surrey.
Cottam made just one first-class appearance, for Essex, during the 1922 season, against Dublin University. He did not bat during the match, but bowled for ten overs without taking a wicket.
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Who was Francis Cottam?
English cricketer (1900-1987)
When was Francis Cottam born?
Francis Cottam was born on 6 June 1900.
When did Francis Cottam die?
Francis Cottam died on 19 May 1987.
What was Francis Cottam's occupation?
Francis Cottam was a cricketer.
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Francis Cottam was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Cottam. https://biography.guide/francis-cottam/
MLA: "Francis Cottam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-cottam/.
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