About Jimmy Bridges
Lived 1887 – 1966 (aged 79). Jimmy Bridges was a British cricketer.
James John Bridges (28 June 1887 – 26 September 1966) was an English cricketer who played for Somerset from 1911 to 1929.
Bridges was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who batted right-handed. Before the First World War he played as a professional, but after the war he was one of Somerset's many amateurs.
Bridges was the bowler when Jack Hobbs scored the run that took him to his 126th career century and so equalled the then world record of W G Grace. He then dismissed Hobbs for 101.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Bridges?
cricketer (1887-1966)
When was Jimmy Bridges born?
Jimmy Bridges was born on 28 June 1887 in Timsbury.
When did Jimmy Bridges die?
Jimmy Bridges died on 26 September 1966 in London.
What was Jimmy Bridges's occupation?
Jimmy Bridges was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jimmy Bridges?
Jimmy Bridges was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Bridges (cricketer)
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