About Jack Pettiford
Lived 1919 – 1964 (aged 44). Jack Pettiford was an Australian cricketer.
John Pettiford (29 November 1919 – 11 October 1964) was an Australian cricketer. He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School He played more than 200 first-class matches, mostly for New South Wales and Kent County Cricket Club. In the 1949 and 1950 seasons, he was the professional for Nelson Cricket Club in the Lancashire League. He was professional for Darwen Cricket Club in the Northern Cricket League in seasons 1960 and 1961.
He served in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II. He was a member of the Australian Services cricket team at the end of the war.
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Who was Jack Pettiford?
Australian cricketer (1919-1964)
When was Jack Pettiford born?
Jack Pettiford was born on 29 November 1919 in Freshwater.
When did Jack Pettiford die?
Jack Pettiford died on 11 October 1964 in North Sydney.
What was Jack Pettiford's occupation?
Jack Pettiford was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jack Pettiford?
Jack Pettiford was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Pettiford. https://biography.guide/jack-pettiford/
MLA: "Jack Pettiford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-pettiford/.
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