About James Leigh
Lived 1862 – 1925 (aged 62). James Leigh was a British cricketer.
James Leigh (20 December 1862 – 25 September 1925) was an English cricketer active from 1887 to 1908 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Preston and died in Shepperton-on-Thames. He appeared in ten first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 157 runs with a highest score of 26 and held five catches. He was a member of A. A. Priestley's team touring the West Indies in 1896–97.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Leigh?
British cricketer (1862-1925)
When was James Leigh born?
James Leigh was born on 20 December 1862.
When did James Leigh die?
James Leigh died on 25 September 1925.
What was James Leigh's occupation?
James Leigh was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Leigh?
James Leigh was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Leigh (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Leigh. https://biography.guide/james-leigh/
MLA: "James Leigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-leigh/.
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