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John Heath

1807 – 1878

English cricketer

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Lived 1807 – 1878 (aged 70). John Heath was a British cricketer.

John Heath (12 November 1807 – 7 November 1878) was an English cricketer active in the 1840s and 1850s, making over twenty appearances in first-class cricket. Born at Lambeth, Surrey, Heath was a right-handed batsman, who played for a handful of first-class cricket teams.

Career Heath made his first-class debut for England against Kent at White Hart Field, Bromley, with him making a further first-class appearance for England in that season against Hampshire at Day's Ground, Southampton. Heath's next appearance in first-class cricket did not come until 1846, when he played for Surrey against Kent. He made a further appearance for Surrey in that season against the same opposition, as well as playing for England against Kent, and for the Surrey Club against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's. Overall he scored 294 runs at average of 7.17.

He died at the City of London on 7 November 1878.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Heath?

English cricketer (1807–1878)

When was John Heath born?

John Heath was born on 12 November 1807 in Lambeth.

When did John Heath die?

John Heath died on 7 November 1878 in City of London.

What was John Heath's occupation?

John Heath was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Heath?

John Heath was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Heath

· Wikidata: Q16063611

· DBpedia: John Heath (cricketer, born 1807)

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