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John Hargreaves

b. 1944

Cricketer (born 1944)

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About John Hargreaves

Born 1944. John Hargreaves is a British cricketer.

John Michael Hargreaves (born 25 February 1944) is a former English cricketer. Hargreaves was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Hargreaves made his debut for Suffolk in the 1963 Minor Counties Championship against Buckinghamshire. Hargreaves played Minor counties cricket for Suffolk from 1963 to 1981, making 60 Minor Counties Championship appearances. He made his only List A appearance against Kent in the 1966 Gillette Cup. In this match, he took the wickets of Brian Luckhurst and Bob Wilson for the cost of 44 runs from 11 overs. With the bat, he was dismissed for 2 runs by Colin Cowdrey.

His father, Herbert, also played first-class cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, as well as Minor counties cricket for Suffolk.

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Important facts

Born
25 February 1944, Gainsborough
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Cricketer
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
John Michael Hargreaves

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Hargreaves?

cricketer (born 1944)

When was John Hargreaves born?

John Hargreaves was born on 25 February 1944 in Gainsborough.

What is John Hargreaves's occupation?

John Hargreaves is a cricketer.

What nationality is John Hargreaves?

John Hargreaves is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hargreaves

· Wikidata: Q11050032

· DBpedia: John Hargreaves (cricketer)

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