About John Cairns
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 88). John Cairns was a British cricketer.
John David Cairns (10 February 1925 – 25 January 2014) was an English cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Oxford University Cricket Club between 1946 and 1949. After becoming a doctor he spent most of the rest of his life in Canada. He and his wife Mary had two daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cairns?
cricketer (1925-2014)
When was John Cairns born?
John Cairns was born on 10 February 1925 in Gibraltar.
When did John Cairns die?
John Cairns died on 25 January 2014 in Canada.
What was John Cairns's occupation?
John Cairns was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Cairns?
John Cairns was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Cairns (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cairns. https://biography.guide/john-cairns-cricketer/
MLA: "John Cairns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cairns-cricketer/.
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