About John Hodgkins
Lived 1916 – 1988 (aged 72). John Hodgkins was a British cricketer.
John Seymour Hodgkins (2 January 1916 – 16 August 1988) was an English cricketer active in the late 1930s, mid 1940s and early 1950s. Born at West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, Hodgkins was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler.
Hodgkins made his debut in first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire against Lancashire in the 1938 County Championship, having been called up to replace the injured Arthur Jepson. He was excluded from service in World War II due a hearing impediment, which allowed him to play wartime county cricket. while with the ball he took three wickets.
He died at Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire on 16 August 1988.
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Who was John Hodgkins?
English cricketer (1916-1988)
When was John Hodgkins born?
John Hodgkins was born on 2 January 1916 in West Bridgford.
When did John Hodgkins die?
John Hodgkins died on 16 August 1988 in Stanton-on-the-Wolds.
What was John Hodgkins's occupation?
John Hodgkins was a cricketer.
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John Hodgkins was British.
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