About James Ricketts
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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Frequently asked questions
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.
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· DBpedia: James Ricketts (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Ricketts. https://biography.guide/james-ricketts/
MLA: "James Ricketts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-ricketts/.
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