About John Juniper
Lived 1862 – 1885 (aged 23). John Juniper was a British cricketer.
John William Juniper (6 February 1862 – 20 June 1885) was an English cricketer who played for Sussex from 1880 to 1885.
Juniper was born at Southwick, West Sussex and was a labourer. He made his debut for Sussex at the age of 18 in June 1880 against Hampshire. He played for Sussex regularly for six seasons. In 1885 he caught a chill in the match against Cambridge University in 1885, which developed into typhoid fever, which resulted in his death, at Southwick, at the age of 23.
Juniper was a left-arm fast bowler and took 184 first-class wickets at an average of 19.69 and a best performance of 7 for 24. He played 97 innings in 57 first-class matches at an average of 6.71 and a top score of 31.
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Who was John Juniper?
English cricketer (1862-1885)
When was John Juniper born?
John Juniper was born on 6 February 1862 in Southwick.
When did John Juniper die?
John Juniper died on 20 June 1885 in England, Southwick, West Sussex, Sussex.
What was John Juniper's occupation?
John Juniper was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Juniper?
John Juniper was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Juniper. https://biography.guide/john-juniper/
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