About Jack Firth
Lived 1917 – 1981 (aged 64). Jack Firth was a British cricketer.
Jack Firth (27 June 1917 – 7 September 1981) was an English first-class cricketer, who played eight games for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1949 and 1950, and 223 matches for Leicestershire from 1951 to 1958. He also appeared in two games for the Minor Counties in 1950, and two more for the M.C.C. in 1954.
Born in Cottingley, Yorkshire, England, Firth was a specialist wicket-keeper. A right-handed lower order batsman, his best was an innings of 90 not out against Essex. He was awarded his Leicestershire cap in 1951, and his Leicestershire benefit season was held in 1958.
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Who was Jack Firth?
English county cricketer (1917-1981)
When was Jack Firth born?
Jack Firth was born on 27 June 1917.
When did Jack Firth die?
Jack Firth died on 7 September 1981.
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Jack Firth was a cricketer.
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Jack Firth was British.
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