About John Greenwood
Lived 1851 – 1935 (aged 84). John Greenwood was a British cricketer.
John Greenwood (10 March 1851 – 31 August 1935) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Surrey. He was born in Epsom and died in Lewes.
Greenwood made three first-class appearances during June 1874, the first notable action of his career being to catch Gloucestershire's WG Grace. He played two further first-class matches, making a top score of 8 runs.
Greenwood retained an upper-order position for the final two matches of his career, despite making a top score of just 8 runs in five innings.
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Who was John Greenwood?
English cricketer (1851-1935)
When was John Greenwood born?
John Greenwood was born on 10 March 1851.
When did John Greenwood die?
John Greenwood died on 31 August 1935.
What was John Greenwood's occupation?
John Greenwood was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Greenwood?
John Greenwood was British.
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· DBpedia: John Greenwood (cricketer, born 1851)
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