About James Brodie
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 87). James Brodie was a South African cricketer.
James Bruce Brodie (19 March 1937 – 31 July 2024) was a South African cricketer and lawyer. He played twenty-two first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club and Eastern Province between 1959 and 1964.
In 1960, Brodie recorded his career-best bowling figures of 5/47 playing for Cambridge University against the touring South Africa team, taking five of the first six wickets to fall.
Brodie worked as a lawyer for Frere Cholmeley in London, specialising in litigation before joining the bar at 55.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Brodie?
South African cricketer
When was James Brodie born?
James Brodie was born on 19 March 1937 in Graaff-Reinet.
When did James Brodie die?
James Brodie died on 31 July 2024.
What was James Brodie's occupation?
James Brodie was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Brodie?
James Brodie was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruce Brodie (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Brodie. https://biography.guide/james-brodie-cricketer-1937/
MLA: "James Brodie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-brodie-cricketer-1937/.
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