About John Forbes
Lived 1931 – 2017 (aged 85). John Forbes was a cricketer.
John Forbes (12 July 1931 – 24 February 2017) was a South African cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for Border in 1952/53.
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Who was John Forbes?
South African cricketer
When was John Forbes born?
John Forbes was born on 12 July 1931 in East London.
When did John Forbes die?
John Forbes died on 24 February 2017.
What was John Forbes's occupation?
John Forbes was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Forbes (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Forbes. https://biography.guide/john-forbes-cricketer/
MLA: "John Forbes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-forbes-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Forbes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-forbes-cricketer/.
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