About Jim Jones
Lived 1931 – 1998 (aged 66). Jim Jones was a New Zealand cricketer.
James Frederick Jones (18 December 1931 – 1 July 1998) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Wellington and Central Districts from 1950 to 1957.
A right-arm fast-medium bowler, Jim Jones twice took his best first-class figures of 4 for 39. In 1950–51, in his second match, he took 2 for 24 and 4 for 39 in Wellington's victory over Auckland. In 1953–54, in his first match for Central Districts, he took 4 for 55 and 4 for 39 in a drawn match against Wellington.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Jones?
New Zealand cricketer (1931-1998)
When was Jim Jones born?
Jim Jones was born on 18 December 1931 in Wellington.
When did Jim Jones die?
Jim Jones died on 1 July 1998 in Napier.
What was Jim Jones's occupation?
Jim Jones was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Jones?
Jim Jones was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Jones (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Jones. https://biography.guide/jim-jones-cricketer/
MLA: "Jim Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-jones-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Jim Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-jones-cricketer/.
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