About John Mayhew
Lived 1909 – 1999 (aged 89). John Mayhew was a British cricketer.
John Francis Nicholas Mayhew (6 December 1909 in India – 31 January 1999 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) was an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University between 1929 and 1931.
Career
First-class cricket
Mayhew made his first-class debut for Oxford University in 1929 against Derbyshire, the only match he played that year. He played eleven matches for them in 1930, including a match against Australia, gaining his blue against Cambridge University in July. He played twice for them in 1931, against Yorkshire and Kent.
Other cricket
In November 1933, Mayhew played for Shanghai in a three-day match against Malaya played in Hong Kong. He also played minor counties cricket for Buckinghamshire in 1947 and 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mayhew?
English cricketer (1909-1999)
When was John Mayhew born?
John Mayhew was born on 6 December 1909 in India.
When did John Mayhew die?
John Mayhew died on 31 January 1999 in Brandon.
What was John Mayhew's occupation?
John Mayhew was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Mayhew?
John Mayhew was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mayhew (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mayhew. https://biography.guide/john-mayhew-cricketer/
MLA: "John Mayhew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mayhew-cricketer/.
Chicago: "John Mayhew." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mayhew-cricketer/.
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