About John Alderson
Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 93). John Alderson was a New Zealand cricketer.
John Dalton Alderson (3 February 1929 – 6 November 2022) He then trained as a teacher at Canterbury College in Christchurch.
An opening bowler, Alderson took 5 for 66 in the first innings of his first-class debut against Wellington in 1949–50. He was less successful later, and lost his place in the team after two seasons.
After his cricket career, Alderson ran the family brickyard in Christchurch before moving to Auckland in 1965 and taking up dairying. He died at his farm at Karaka on 6 November 2022, at the age of 93. He and his wife Gloria, who predeceased him, had two sons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Alderson?
cricketer
When was John Alderson born?
John Alderson was born on 3 February 1929 in Auckland.
When did John Alderson die?
John Alderson died on 6 November 2022 in Dominion of New Zealand, Karaka, New Zealand.
What was John Alderson's occupation?
John Alderson was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Alderson?
John Alderson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Alderson (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Alderson. https://biography.guide/john-alderson-cricketer/
MLA: "John Alderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-alderson-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Alderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-alderson-cricketer/.
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