About John Lamb
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 80). John Lamb was a British cricketer.
Henry John Hey Lamb (3 May 1912 – 5 February 1993) was an English cricketer. Lamb was a right-handed batsman who fielded occasionally as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Warkton, Northamptonshire.
Career Lamb made his first-class debut for Northamptonshire against Warwickshire in the 1934 County Championship. He made 37 further first-class appearances, the last of which came against Somerset in the 1938 County Championship. In his 38 first-class appearances, he scored 1,085 runs at an average of 16.95, with a high score of 91 not out. This score, which was one of four first-class fifties he made, came against Essex in 1936. He also captained Northamptonshire on occasion but was not the official club captain.
Death He died at Kettering, Northamptonshire, on 5 February 1993.
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Who was John Lamb?
English cricketer (1912-1993)
When was John Lamb born?
John Lamb was born on 3 May 1912 in Warkton.
When did John Lamb die?
John Lamb died on 5 February 1993 in Kettering.
What was John Lamb's occupation?
John Lamb was a cricketer.
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John Lamb was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Lamb (cricketer)
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