About James Taylor
Lived 1846 – 1915 (aged 69). James Taylor was a British cricketer.
James Taylor (25 May 1846 – 16 August 1915), also known as Jim Taylor, was an English cricketer who played for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Taylor was born in Littleborough and played club cricket for the local side as well as for Rochdale Cricket Club. He appeared in three first-class matches, scoring 52 runs with a highest score of 33 made in his first match at Gravesend against Kent in 1871. He played once more the same year, before making his final first-class appearance for the county side in 1873.
Taylor worked as an iron moulder.
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Who was James Taylor?
English cricketer (1846–1915)
When was James Taylor born?
James Taylor was born on 25 May 1846 in Littleborough.
When did James Taylor die?
James Taylor died on 16 August 1915 in Rochdale.
What was James Taylor's occupation?
James Taylor was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Taylor?
James Taylor was British.
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· DBpedia: James Taylor (cricketer, born 1846)
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