About James Tyldesley
Lived 1889 – 1923 (aged 33). James Tyldesley was a British cricketer.
James Darbyshire Tyldesley (10 August 1889 – 31 March 1923) was an English cricketer active from 1910 to 1922 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield and died in Bolton. He appeared in 116 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm fast. He scored 2,885 runs with a highest score of 112*, one of three centuries, and held 97 catches. He took 309 wickets, including five wickets in an innings 15 times, with a best analysis of seven for 34. James Tyldesley was the second of four cricketing brothers who all played for Lancashire: William, himself, Harry and Dick.
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Who was James Tyldesley?
cricketer (1889-1923)
When was James Tyldesley born?
James Tyldesley was born on 10 August 1889.
When did James Tyldesley die?
James Tyldesley died on 31 March 1923.
What was James Tyldesley's occupation?
James Tyldesley was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Tyldesley?
James Tyldesley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Tyldesley. https://biography.guide/james-tyldesley/
MLA: "James Tyldesley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-tyldesley/.
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