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James Mann

1903 – 1984

Australian cricketer

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About James Mann

Lived 1903 – 1984 (aged 80). James Mann was an Australian cricketer.

James Elliot Furneaux Mann (2 December 1903 — 25 June 1984) was an Australian first-class cricketer.

Mann was born at Melbourne in December 1903. He was educated at Geelong Grammar School, before matriculating in 1923 to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. While studying at Cambridge, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University Cricket Club in 1925 and 1926, making four appearances. Playing in the Cambridge side as a middle order batsman, he scored 219 runs at an average of 24.33; he made one century, a score of 114 against Sussex at Hove. Mann later returned to Australia, where he died in June 1984. His brother, Ian, also played first-class cricket for Cambridge.

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James Elliot Furneaux Mann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Mann?

Australian cricketer (1903-1984)

When was James Mann born?

James Mann was born on 2 December 1903 in Melbourne, Victoria (Australia).

When did James Mann die?

James Mann died on 25 June 1984 in Victoria (Australia).

What was James Mann's occupation?

James Mann was a cricketer.

What nationality was James Mann?

James Mann was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Mann

· Wikidata: Q110703955

· DBpedia: James Mann (cricketer)

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