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John Hossell

1914 – 1999

English cricketer

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Lived 1914 – 1999 (aged 85). John Hossell was a British cricketer.

John Johnson Hossell (25 May 1914 – 8 July 1999) was an English cricketer who played for Warwickshire from 1939 to 1947. He was born in Handsworth, Birmingham and died in Chipping Campden. He appeared in 35 first-class matches as a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm orthodox spin. He scored 1,217 runs with a highest score of 83 and took seven wickets with a best performance of three for 24.

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Who was John Hossell?

English cricketer (1914-1999)

When was John Hossell born?

John Hossell was born on 25 May 1914.

When did John Hossell die?

John Hossell died on 8 July 1999.

What was John Hossell's occupation?

John Hossell was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Hossell?

John Hossell was British.

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· Wikipedia: John Hossell

· Wikidata: Q16014402

· DBpedia: John Hossell

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