About Jim Sims
Lived 1903 – 1973 (aged 69). Jim Sims was a British cricketer.
James Morton Sims (13 May 1903 – 27 April 1973) was an English cricketer.
Jim Sims represented Middlesex in 381 first-class matches between 1929 and 1952 as a right-handed batsman and off-break bowler who scored 7173 runs (highest score 121) and took 1,257 wickets (best bowling 9/92). He later coached and scored for the county.
He played in four Tests for England from 1935 to 1937.
He succeeded Jim Alldis as the Middlesex scorer in 1969. He continued in this role until his sudden death from a heart attack in 1973.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jim Sims's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jim Sims's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Sims?
English cricketer (1903-1973)
When was Jim Sims born?
Jim Sims was born on 13 May 1903.
When did Jim Sims die?
Jim Sims died on 27 April 1973.
What was Jim Sims's occupation?
Jim Sims was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Sims?
Jim Sims was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Sims. https://biography.guide/jim-sims/
MLA: "Jim Sims." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-sims/.
Chicago: "Jim Sims." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-sims/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC