About John Freeman
Lived 1883 – 1958 (aged 74). John Freeman was a British cricketer.
John Robert Freeman (3 September 1883 – 8 August 1958) was an English cricketer active from 1905 to 1928 who played for Essex. He was born in Lewisham and died in Napsbury. He appeared in 337 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman and wicketkeeper who sometimes bowled right arm medium pace. He scored 14,602 runs with a highest score of 286 among 26 centuries and completed 230 catches with 47 stumpings. He took ten wickets with a best performance of three for 31.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Freeman?
English cricketer, born 1883
When was John Freeman born?
John Freeman was born on 3 September 1883 in Lewisham.
When did John Freeman die?
John Freeman died on 8 August 1958 in Napsbury Park.
What was John Freeman's occupation?
John Freeman was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Freeman?
John Freeman was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Freeman (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Freeman. https://biography.guide/john-freeman-cricketer/
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