John Burton
New Zealand cricketer and rugby union footballer
About John Burton
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 85). John Burton was a New Zealand cricketer and rugby union player.
John Edward Ledgard Burton (15 February 1925 – 11 May 2010) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played one first-class match for Wellington in 1946–47 and three for Ceylon on their tour of Pakistan in 1949–50. He also represented Ceylon at rugby union against the visiting British team in 1950.
Burton was educated at Auckland Grammar School. His father and grandfather played first-class cricket in New Zealand. His son David named his coffee company "Jack's Coffee" after Burton.
Burton went to Ceylon in 1949 to study the tea business. Success in club cricket led to his selection for the Ceylon team on its tour of Pakistan in 1949–50. He returned to New Zealand in 1950.
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Who was John Burton?
New Zealand cricketer and rugby union footballer (1925-2010)
When was John Burton born?
John Burton was born on 15 February 1925 in Auckland.
When did John Burton die?
John Burton died on 11 May 2010 in Auckland.
What was John Burton's occupation?
John Burton was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Burton?
John Burton was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Burton (sportsman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Burton. https://biography.guide/john-burton-cricketer/
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