About Jim Cornford
Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 73). Jim Cornford was a British cricketer.
James Henry Cornford (9 December 1911 – 17 June 1985) was a first-class cricketer. He was born in Sussex in 1911 and played 322 first-class matches, largely for Sussex County Cricket Club, between 1931 and 1952. A right arm fast medium bowler, he took 1019 wickets at 26.49 with a best of 9 for 53. He was very much a tail end batsman, averaging 5.34 with a best of just 34. He died in Zimbabwe in 1985.
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Who was Jim Cornford?
English cricketer (1911-1985)
When was Jim Cornford born?
Jim Cornford was born on 9 December 1911 in Crowborough.
When did Jim Cornford die?
Jim Cornford died on 17 June 1985 in Harare.
What was Jim Cornford's occupation?
Jim Cornford was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Cornford?
Jim Cornford was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cornford. https://biography.guide/jim-cornford/
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