About James Nightingale
Lived 1840 – 1917 (aged 76). James Nightingale was a British cricketer.
James Nightingale (10 August, 1840 – 9 February, 1917) was an English cricketer. Nightingale's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born at Reigate, Surrey.
Nightingale made a single first-class appearance for Surrey in 1871 against Sussex at The Oval. In a match which Surrey won by seven wickets, Nightgale batted once in Surrey's first-innings, ending not out on 2. He also bowled four wicketless overs in Sussex's second-innings, conceding 8 runs. This was his only first-class appearance.
He died in the town of his birth on 9 February, 1917.
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Who was James Nightingale?
English cricketer (1840-1917)
When was James Nightingale born?
James Nightingale was born on 10 August 1840 in Reigate.
When did James Nightingale die?
James Nightingale died on 9 February 1917 in England, Reigate, Surrey.
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James Nightingale was a cricketer.
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James Nightingale was British.
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