About John Gilbert
Lived 1910 – 1992 (aged 81). John Gilbert was a British cricketer.
John Dudley Harwood Gilbert (8 October 1910 – 24 June 1992) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1930 and 1936.
Gilbert was born at Chellaston Manor, Derbyshire and was educated at Repton School. He made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1930 season in June against Somerset but made little impression. He played three more games in the 1930 season, and five in the 1931 season. He then played one game in the 1932 season and one in the 1936 season.
Gilbert was a right-hand batsman and played 11 innings in 11 first-class matches with a top score of 25 and an average of 9.63.
Gilbert died at Wollaton, Nottingham at the age of 81.
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Who was John Gilbert?
cricketer (1910-1992)
When was John Gilbert born?
John Gilbert was born on 8 October 1910 in Chellaston.
When did John Gilbert die?
John Gilbert died on 24 June 1992 in Wollaton.
What was John Gilbert's occupation?
John Gilbert was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Gilbert?
John Gilbert was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gilbert (cricketer, born 1910)
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