About John McDonald
Lived 1882 – 1961 (aged 79). John McDonald was a British cricketer.
John Archibald McDonald (29 May 1882 – 4 June 1961) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1905 and 1906.
McDonald was born in Belper, Derbyshire. He made his debut for Derbyshire during the 1905 season, playing against Nottinghamshire. McDonald scored a career-high score of 21 runs in his debut first-class innings, but the team slipped to a defeat. McDonald played two further first-class matches for Derbyshire during the 1906 season. He was a right-handed batsman and played 6 innings in 3 first-class matches with a top score of 21 and an average of 9.50
McDonald died in Brownhill, Lancashire in 1961, at the age of 79.
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Who was John McDonald?
English cricketer, born1882
When was John McDonald born?
John McDonald was born on 29 May 1882 in Belper.
When did John McDonald die?
John McDonald died on 4 June 1961 in Brownhill.
What was John McDonald's occupation?
John McDonald was a cricketer.
What nationality was John McDonald?
John McDonald was British.
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· DBpedia: John McDonald (English cricketer)
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