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John Leach

1846 – 1893

English cricketer

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Lived 1846 – 1893 (aged 46). John Leach was a British cricketer.

John Leach (17 October 1846 – 1 February 1893) was an English cricketer. Leach was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Rochdale, Lancashire.

Leach made his first-class cricket debut for Lancashire County Cricket Club against Middlesex in 1866 at Old Trafford. He made two further first-class appearances in 1866, against Middlesex in the return fixture at the Cattle Market Ground, Islington, and Surrey at The Oval. He made his next first-class appearance ten years later against Kent at Castleton Cricket Club Ground, Rochdale and a final appearance the following season against MCC at Lord's. In his five first-class matches, he scored a total of 103 runs at an average of 11.44, and a highest score of 34 runs.

His died at the town of his birth on 1 February 1893. His brothers, William, Harold, Robert and Roger, all played first-class cricket.

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Who was John Leach?

English cricketer (1846-1893)

When was John Leach born?

John Leach was born on 17 October 1846 in Rochdale.

When did John Leach die?

John Leach died on 1 February 1893 in Lancashire, Rochdale.

What was John Leach's occupation?

John Leach was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Leach?

John Leach was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Leach

· Wikidata: Q6244297

· DBpedia: John Leach (cricketer)

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