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James Ricketts

1842 – 1894

British cricketer

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Lived 1842 – 1894 (aged 52). James Ricketts was a British cricketer.

James Ricketts (9 February 1842 – 3 June 1894) was an English cricketer active from 1867 to 1877 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Manchester and died in Sale, Cheshire. He appeared in 42 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman and occasional wicketkeeper who also bowled right arm slow pace with a roundarm action. He scored 1,226 runs with a highest score of 195* (his sole century) and held 28 catches with one stumping. He took twelve wickets with a best analysis of four for 40.

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Who was James Ricketts?

British cricketer (1842-1894)

When was James Ricketts born?

James Ricketts was born on 9 February 1842.

When did James Ricketts die?

James Ricketts died on 3 June 1894.

What was James Ricketts's occupation?

James Ricketts was a cricketer.

What nationality was James Ricketts?

James Ricketts was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Ricketts

· Wikidata: Q19518079

· DBpedia: James Ricketts (cricketer)

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