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James Toon

1916 – 1987

English cricketer

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Lived 1916 – 1987 (aged 71). James Toon was a British cricketer.

James Harry Cecil Toon (17 January 1916 – 26 December 1987) was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire. He was born in Oundle and died in Wellingborough.

Toon made a single first-class appearance, during the 1946 season, against a Combined Services Eleven. As a bowler, he scored a duck in the first innings in which he batted, and 1 run in the second innings. He took four wickets overall with a best of 3–79. Northamptonshire lost the match by 8 wickets.

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Who was James Toon?

English cricketer (1916-1987)

When was James Toon born?

James Toon was born on 17 January 1916.

When did James Toon die?

James Toon died on 26 December 1987.

What was James Toon's occupation?

James Toon was a cricketer.

What nationality was James Toon?

James Toon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Toon

· Wikidata: Q6144351

· DBpedia: James Toon (cricketer)

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