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John Jackson

1833 – 1901

English cricketer

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Lived 1833 – 1901 (aged 68). John Jackson was a British cricketer.

The first English touring team pictured on board ship at Liverpool: standing at left Robert Carpenter, William Caffyn, Tom Lockyer; middle row John Wisden, H. H. Stephenson, George Parr, James Grundy, Julius Caesar, Thomas Hayward, John Jackson; front row Alfred Diver, John Lillywhite.

John "Foghorn" Jackson (21 May 1833 – 4 November 1901) was a Nottinghamshire and All England Eleven cricketer who was generally reckoned to be the outstanding fast bowler of the 1850s.

Born in Bungay in Suffolk, Jackson was affectionately known as "Foghorn". During this trip, the team sailed from Liverpool to Melbourne on board the .

His overall career record covered 115 matches. He scored 1993 runs at an average of 12.61 with a highest score of 100. He took 106 catches. Jackson took 655 wickets for 7491 runs at 11.52, taking 100 wickets in 1858 and 1860. His best innings analysis was 9/27 and he took 5 wickets in an innings on 59 occasions and 10 wickets in a match 20 times.

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Foghorn Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jackson?

English cricketer (1833-1901)

When was John Jackson born?

John Jackson was born on 21 May 1833 in Bungay.

When did John Jackson die?

John Jackson died on 4 November 1901.

What was John Jackson's occupation?

John Jackson was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Jackson?

John Jackson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jackson

· Wikidata: Q10978488

· DBpedia: John Jackson (cricketer, born 1833)

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