About John Curtis
Lived 1887 – 1972 (aged 84). John Curtis was a British cricketer.
John Stafford Curtis (21 December 1887 – 8 March 1972) was an English cricketer active from 1906 to 1921 who played for Leicestershire. He was born in Barrow-on-Soar and died in Leicester. He appeared in 36 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled off breaks. He scored 868 runs with a highest score of 66 and took 71 wickets with a best performance of seven for 75.
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Who was John Curtis?
English cricketer for Leicestershire (1887-1972)
When was John Curtis born?
John Curtis was born on 21 December 1887.
When did John Curtis die?
John Curtis died on 8 March 1972.
What was John Curtis's occupation?
John Curtis was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Curtis?
John Curtis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Curtis (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Curtis. https://biography.guide/john-curtis-cricketer/
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