About John Hirsch
Lived 1883 – 1958 (aged 75). John Hirsch was a South African cricketer and rugby union player.
John Gauntlett Hirsch (20 February 1883 – 26 February 1958) was a South African rugby union international and first-class cricketer.
Hirsch was born at Port Elizabeth in February 1883. He was educated in England at Shrewsbury School, where he played cricket, football and rugby union for the school. From Shrewsbury, he went up to Clare College at the University of Cambridge, where he studied history. He played rugby union for Cambridge University R.U.F.C., with marked success. Hirsch died at Wynberg in February 1958.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hirsch?
South African rugby union player and cricketer
When was John Hirsch born?
John Hirsch was born on 20 February 1883 in Cape Province, Port Elizabeth.
When did John Hirsch die?
John Hirsch died on 26 February 1958 in Cape Province, Wynberg, Cape Town.
What was John Hirsch's occupation?
John Hirsch was a cricketer and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Hirsch?
John Hirsch was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hirsch (sportsman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hirsch. https://biography.guide/john-hirsch/
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