About Jim Christy
Lived 1904 – 1971 (aged 66). Jim Christy was a South African cricketer.
James Alexander Joseph Christy (12 December 1904 – 1 February 1971) was a South African cricketer who played in ten Test matches from 1929 to 1931–32.
Christy was a right-handed batsman often used as an opener and a right-arm medium-pace bowler, though he bowled less as he got older and almost not at all in Tests. He played in South African domestic cricket for Transvaal from 1925–26 to 1929–30, toured England, Australia and New Zealand with the South African team, and then had two seasons playing for Queensland in Australian domestic cricket.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Christy?
South African cricketer (1904-1971)
When was Jim Christy born?
Jim Christy was born on 12 December 1904 in Pretoria.
When did Jim Christy die?
Jim Christy died on 1 February 1971 in Durban.
What was Jim Christy's occupation?
Jim Christy was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Christy?
Jim Christy was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Christy (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Christy. https://biography.guide/jim-christy-cricketer/
MLA: "Jim Christy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-christy-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Jim Christy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-christy-cricketer/.
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