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James Bradshaw

1906 – 1938

English cricketer

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Lived 1906 – 1938 (aged 32). James Bradshaw was a British cricketer.

James William Montgomery Bradshaw (23 November 1906 – 5 December 1938) was an English cricketer. Bradshaw was a left-handed batsman who was a right-arm bowler, although his bowling style is unknown. He was born in Oakham, Rutland.

He made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Sir J Cahn's XI in 1935. He made 2 further first-class appearances, against Sir L Parkinson's XI in 1935 and Oxford University in 1938. In his 3 matches, he scored 95 runs at an average of 31.66, with a high score of 82. This score came in his debut match against Sir J Cahn's XI. He also took a single wicket, that of Oxford University batsman John Guy.

His cousins, James Bradshaw and Walter Bradshaw, both played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. Bradshaw died in the town of his birth on 5 December 1938.

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Who was James Bradshaw?

English cricketer (1906-1938)

When was James Bradshaw born?

James Bradshaw was born on 23 November 1906 in Oakham.

When did James Bradshaw die?

James Bradshaw died on 5 December 1938.

What was James Bradshaw's occupation?

James Bradshaw was a cricketer.

What nationality was James Bradshaw?

James Bradshaw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Bradshaw

· Wikidata: Q6130146

· DBpedia: James Bradshaw (cricketer, born 1906)

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