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John Jewell

1891 – 1966

South African cricketer

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Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 75). John Jewell was a South African cricketer.

John Edmund Valentine Jewell (31 January 1891 – 17 April 1966) was a cricketer who played 27 times for Orange Free State (and once for PW Sherwell's XI) between 1910–11 and 1925–26. He also played a handful of times for Surrey's Second XI. In first-class cricket he scored 1,485 runs at 28.55, with a top score of 168 in 1920–21; and took 19 wickets at 32.26, with best innings figures of 5–56 achieved in 1922–23.

Jewell was born in Bexley, Kent, but spent most of his life in South Africa and died at Knysna, Cape Province at the age of 75.

He was the brother of Worcestershire captain Maurice Jewell, while another brother (Arthur) played for both Orange Free State and Worcestershire. John's son, also John, played twice for Worcestershire in 1939.

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John Edmund Valentine Jewell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jewell?

South African cricketer (1891-1966)

When was John Jewell born?

John Jewell was born on 31 January 1891.

When did John Jewell die?

John Jewell died on 17 April 1966.

What was John Jewell's occupation?

John Jewell was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Jewell?

John Jewell was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jewell

· Wikidata: Q6241849

· DBpedia: John Jewell (South African cricketer)

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