About Jack Meldon
Lived 1869 – 1954 (aged 85). Jack Meldon was a cricketer.
John Michael Meldon (29 September 1869 in Dublin, Ireland – 12 December 1954 in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler.
He played cricket at the Jesuits St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg and Clongowes Wood, before going on to study at Trinity College, Dublin, where he captained the Cricket team.
He played 31 times for Ireland, making his debut against Canada in Toronto in 1888. His last game came against Scotland in July 1910. Five of his matches had first-class status. His brother, father, uncle and four cousins all also played for Ireland.
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Who was Jack Meldon?
Irish cricketer (1869-1954)
When was Jack Meldon born?
Jack Meldon was born on 29 September 1869 in Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Jack Meldon die?
Jack Meldon died on 12 December 1954 in Kent, Royal Tunbridge Wells.
What was Jack Meldon's occupation?
Jack Meldon was a cricketer.
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MLA: "Jack Meldon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-meldon/.
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