About Jimmy Ord
Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 88). Jimmy Ord was a British cricketer.
James Simpson Ord (12 July 1912 – 14 January 2001) was an English cricketer who played for Warwickshire from 1933 to 1953. He was born in Backworth, Northumberland and died in Solihull. He appeared in 273 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who bowled right arm medium pace. He scored 11,788 runs with a highest score of 187 not out among 16 centuries and took two wickets with a best performance of one for 0.
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Who was Jimmy Ord?
English cricketer (1912-2001)
When was Jimmy Ord born?
Jimmy Ord was born on 12 July 1912.
When did Jimmy Ord die?
Jimmy Ord died on 14 January 2001.
What was Jimmy Ord's occupation?
Jimmy Ord was a cricketer.
What nationality was Jimmy Ord?
Jimmy Ord was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Ord. https://biography.guide/jimmy-ord/
MLA: "Jimmy Ord." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-ord/.
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