About John Kershaw
Lived 1854 – 1903 (aged 49). John Kershaw was a British cricketer.
John Edward Kershaw (12 January 1854 – 29 November 1903) was an English cricketer active from 1877 to 1885 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Heywood and died in Burnley. He appeared in 35 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman and sometimes as a wicketkeeper. He scored 582 runs with a highest score of 66 and held 15 catches with one stumping.
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Who was John Kershaw?
British cricketer (1854-1903)
When was John Kershaw born?
John Kershaw was born on 12 January 1854.
When did John Kershaw die?
John Kershaw died on 29 November 1903.
What was John Kershaw's occupation?
John Kershaw was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Kershaw?
John Kershaw was British.
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· DBpedia: John Kershaw (cricketer)
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