About Jim Wood
Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74). Jim Wood was a British cricketer.
Douglas James Wood (19 May 1914 – 12 March 1989) was an English cricketer active from 1936 to 1955 who played for Sussex. He was born and died in Horsted Keynes. He appeared in 214 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled left-arm fast medium. He scored 1,305 runs with a highest score of 42 and took 589 wickets with a best performance of seven for 24. Wood was awarded his county cap by Sussex in 1938 and had a benefit season in 1955 which raised £4,450.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Wood?
English cricketer (1914-1989)
When was Jim Wood born?
Jim Wood was born on 19 May 1914.
When did Jim Wood die?
Jim Wood died on 12 March 1989.
What was Jim Wood's occupation?
Jim Wood was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jim Wood?
Jim Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Wood (Sussex cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Wood. https://biography.guide/jim-wood/
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