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Jack Jacobs

1909 – 2003

New Zealand cricketer

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Lived 1909 – 2003 (aged 94). Jack Jacobs was a New Zealand military personnel and cricketer.

Jack Jacobs (16 April 1909 – 15 June 2003) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Canterbury between 1927 and 1938.

Jacobs attended Christchurch Boys' High School. He was a batsman who occasionally kept wicket. His highest first-class scores were 61 (Canterbury's top score) and 69 in his first match in December 1927, when Canterbury beat Otago by four wickets. He played senior cricket in Christchurch until the early 1950s, and was a member of the Canterbury Cricket Association's management committee in the 1930s and 1940s. After the war ended in Europe he toured England with the New Zealand Services team from May to September 1945, playing in the team's only first-class match.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Jacobs?

New Zealand cricketer (1909-2003)

When was Jack Jacobs born?

Jack Jacobs was born on 16 April 1909 in Dunedin.

When did Jack Jacobs die?

Jack Jacobs died on 15 June 2003 in Southport.

What was Jack Jacobs's occupation?

Jack Jacobs was a military personnel and cricketer.

What nationality was Jack Jacobs?

Jack Jacobs was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Jacobs

· Wikidata: Q84512565

· DBpedia: Jack Jacobs (cricketer)

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