About James Barnfather
Lived 1896 – 1957 (aged 61). James Barnfather was a British cricketer.
James David Barnfather (22 July 1896 – 21 August 1957) was an English cricketer. Barnfather was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Leicester, Leicestershire.
Barnfather played 5 first-class matches for Essex in the 1924 County Championship, making his debut against Kent and playing his final match against Leicestershire. In his 5 first-class matches, he scored 50 runs at a batting average of 25.00, with a high score of 28*. With the ball, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 27.30, with best figures of 6/32-his only five wicket haul.
He died in Thurrock, Essex, on 21 August 1957.
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Who was James Barnfather?
English cricketer (1896-1957)
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James Barnfather was born on 22 July 1896 in Leicester.
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James Barnfather died on 21 August 1957 in Thurrock.
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James Barnfather was a cricketer.
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