About John Abercrombie
Lived 1817 – 1892 (aged 75). John Abercrombie was a British cricketer.
John Abercrombie (6 March 1817 – 20 August 1892) was an English first-class cricketer. Abercrombie's batting style is unknown.
While attending the Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, Abercrombie made a single first-class cricket appearance for Cambridge University in The University Match against Oxford University at Lord's in 1838. He was absent injured in Cambridge University's first-innings, but did return for their second-innings, where he was dismissed for a duck by Alfred Lowth. The fixture was won by Oxford University by 98 runs.
Prior to Cambridge Abercrombie, attended Tonbridge School.
He died at Roxeth, Middlesex on 20 August 1892.
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Who was John Abercrombie?
English cricketer (1817-1892)
When was John Abercrombie born?
John Abercrombie was born on 6 March 1817 in France.
When did John Abercrombie die?
John Abercrombie died on 20 August 1892 in Roxeth.
What was John Abercrombie's occupation?
John Abercrombie was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Abercrombie?
John Abercrombie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Abercrombie (cricketer)
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