About James Allen
Lived 1881 – 1958 (aged 76). James Allen was a British cricketer.
James Stephen Allen (4 November 1881 – 4 April 1958) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Northamptonshire in 1905 as a left-handed tail-end batsman and a slow left-arm spin bowler. He played in two matches, one of which was the first game played by Northamptonshire in the County Championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Allen?
cricketer (1881-1958)
When was James Allen born?
James Allen was born on 4 November 1881 in Croydon.
When did James Allen die?
James Allen died on 4 April 1958 in Creaton.
What was James Allen's occupation?
James Allen was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Allen?
James Allen was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Allen (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Allen. https://biography.guide/james-allen-cricketer/
MLA: "James Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-allen-cricketer/.
Chicago: "James Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-allen-cricketer/.
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