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John Davis

1943 – 2000

English cricketer, born 1943

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About John Davis

Lived 1943 – 2000 (aged 57). John Davis was a British cricketer.

Michael John Davis (18 August 1943 – 13 October 2000) was an English cricketer. Davis was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Bolton, Lancashire.

Davis made his debut for Cheshire in the 1961 Minor Counties Championship against Staffordshire. He made eight further appearances for the county in that season. He played Second XI cricket for Northamptonshire in 1962, while the following season he made his only first-class appearance for the county against Oxford University. He wasn't required to bat in this match, but did take the wickets of Rhodri Thomas and Maurice Manasseh. Leaving Northamptonshire in 1964, Davis played two Minor Counties Championship matches in 1965, one in 1968 and two in 1969.

He died in Macclesfield, Cheshire on 13 October 2000 aged 57.

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1943, Bolton
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 October 2000, Macclesfield
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Michael John Davis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Davis?

English cricketer, born 1943

When was John Davis born?

John Davis was born on 18 August 1943 in Bolton.

When did John Davis die?

John Davis died on 13 October 2000 in Macclesfield.

What was John Davis's occupation?

John Davis was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Davis?

John Davis was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Davis

· Wikidata: Q6228808

· DBpedia: John Davis (cricketer, born 1943)

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