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James Pollitt

1826 – 1860

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About James Pollitt

Lived 1826 – 1860 (aged 33–34). James Pollitt was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.

James Peter Pollitt (born c. 1826 at St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex; died in 1860 at Brighton, Sussex) was an English cricketer.

Pollitt made his first-class debut for the North in 1847 against the Marylebone Cricket Club. In 1849, he played a single first-class match for the Fast Bowlers against the Slow Bowlers; this match indicates that Pollitt was a fast bowler of some nature.

In 1850, he made his debut for a Middlesex side in a County match against Surrey. Pollitt played one further match for Middlesex against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1851.

In 1850, he played a single first-class match for a Hampshire team against an All England Eleven. In 1851, Pollitt made his debut for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Sussex. He made 2 further appearances for the club Cambridge University and Sussex.

Pollitt also played an additional first-class match for Marylebone Cricket Club and Metropolitan Clubs against an All England Eleven in 1850. From 1851 to 1853, he also stood as an Umpire in 4 first-class matches.

Pollitt died in 1860 at Brighton, Sussex.

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Important facts

Born
1826
Birth century
Died
1860
Also known as
James Peter Pollitt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Pollitt?

cricketer (1826-1860)

When was James Pollitt born?

James Pollitt was born in 1826.

When did James Pollitt die?

James Pollitt died in 1860.

What was James Pollitt's occupation?

James Pollitt was a cricketer and cricket umpire.

What nationality was James Pollitt?

James Pollitt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Pollitt

· Wikidata: Q6141346

· DBpedia: James Pollitt

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