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John Fergusson

1882 – 1947

Scottish cricketer and wine merchant

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Lived 1882 – 1947 (aged 64). John Fergusson was a cricketer.

John Alexander Fergusson (24 June 1882 — 28 April 1947) was a Scottish first-class cricketer.

Fergusson was born to Scottish parents at Liverpool in June 1882. A club cricketer for Perth County Cricket Club, Fergusson made his debut for Scotland against the touring Indians at Galashiels in 1911. The following season he played twice against the touring South Africans, and once against Ireland. Following the First World War and ten years after he last appeared in first-class cricket. Fergusson made two first-class appearances in 1922 against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Surrey; the following season he made a further two appearances, against Wales and Middlesex. Described by Wisden as "among the best cricketers ever known in Scotland", Fergusson excelled as a batsman, bowler and fielder. with a highest score of 103 not out which came in 1922 against the MCC at Lord's. which he took on debut against the Indians. In club cricket for Perthshire, he scored over 10,000 runs. Fergusson died at his Perth home in April 1947, having been seriously ill for a week or two prior to his death.

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Who was John Fergusson?

Scottish cricketer and wine merchant

When was John Fergusson born?

John Fergusson was born on 24 June 1882 in Lancashire, Liverpool.

When did John Fergusson die?

John Fergusson died on 28 April 1947 in Perth, Scotland, Perthshire, Scotland cricket team.

What was John Fergusson's occupation?

John Fergusson was a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Fergusson

· Wikidata: Q112838738

· DBpedia: John Fergusson (cricketer)

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