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John Frost

1847 – 1916

English cricketer

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Lived 1847 – 1916 (aged 69). John Frost was a British cricketer.

John Henry Frost (30 January 1847 – 1 November 1916) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1874.

Frost was born in Wirksworth, the son of George Frost, a farmer/builder, and his wife Mary. He became a joiner and played cricket for Wirksworth - taking part in matches against All England XI in 1868 and 1870

Frost played for Derbyshire in the 1873 season in a miscellaneous match against Nottinghamshire. He made his debut and only first-class appearance during the 1874 season, a victory against Kent. Frost was an upper-order batsman and played alongside his brother George Frost for a 41-run second-wicket partnership. His brother had first played for Derbyshire two years previously and had a much longer career, playing 37 games between 1872 and 1880. Frost played one extra game in 1874 a match against the United South of England. In 1883 and 1884 Frost played several games for Staffordshire.

Frost died in Ashover at the age of 69.

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Who was John Frost?

English cricketer (1847-1916)

When was John Frost born?

John Frost was born on 30 January 1847 in Wirksworth.

When did John Frost die?

John Frost died on 1 November 1916 in Ashover.

What was John Frost's occupation?

John Frost was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Frost?

John Frost was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Frost

· Wikidata: Q6234307

· DBpedia: John Frost (cricketer)

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