About John Butler
Lived 1863 – 1945 (aged 81). John Butler was a British cricketer.
John Butler (29 August 1863 – 21 May 1945) was an English cricketer active in first-class cricket in 1889, playing as a right-handed batsman for Nottinghamshire.
Butler made his debut in first-class cricket when he was selected to play for Nottinghamshire against Kent at Trent Bridge. Five further appearances came for Nottinghamshire in 1891, with his final appearance coming against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge. He made one half century score, 56 against Gloucestershire.
He died at Belper, Derbyshire on 21 May 1945. His uncle, George Wootton, was a first-class cricketer, while his brother-in-law, John Moss, was a Test cricket umpire.
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Who was John Butler?
English cricketer (1863-1945)
When was John Butler born?
John Butler was born on 29 August 1863 in Clifton.
When did John Butler die?
John Butler died on 21 May 1945 in Belper.
What was John Butler's occupation?
John Butler was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Butler?
John Butler was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Butler (cricketer)
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