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John Gordon

1886 – 1933

English cricketer, born 1886

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Lived 1886 – 1933 (aged 46). John Gordon was a British cricketer.

John Harvey Gordon (15 June 1886 – 23 April 1933) was an English cricketer. Gordon was a right-handed batsman whose bowling style is unknown. He played most of his first-class cricket for Oxford University, but also played county cricket for Surrey (at first-class level) and Dorset.

Career Born at Reigate, Surrey, Gordon was educated at Winchester College, where he represented the school cricket team, then went on to study at Magdalen College, Oxford. He made his debut in first-class cricket for the University Cricket Club against HDG Leveson-Gower's XI at the University Parks in 1906. Gordon made eight further first-class appearances for the university in that season, his only first-class century, which came against Surrey. He also made two first-class appearances for Surrey in that season's County Championship against Warwickshire and Worcestershire. He also made a single appearance for Surrey in that season's County Championship against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. He died on 23 April 1933, at Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Winchester College, Magdalen College
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John Harvey Gordon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Gordon?

English cricketer, born 1886

When was John Gordon born?

John Gordon was born on 15 June 1886 in Reigate.

When did John Gordon die?

John Gordon died on 23 April 1933 in Charlottesville.

What was John Gordon's occupation?

John Gordon was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Gordon?

John Gordon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Gordon

· Wikidata: Q16029190

· DBpedia: John Gordon (English cricketer)

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