About John Naylor
Lived 1930 – 1996 (aged 65). John Naylor was a British cricketer.
John Edward Naylor (11 December 1930 – 26 June 1996) was an English first-class cricketer, who played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1953, a year when he also appeared for the Second XI.
Born in Thurcroft, near Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Naylor's only game was against Somerset at Headingley in the County Championship. He bowled 35 overs for 84 runs in the first innings, and seven more overs for four runs in the second, with his slow left arm orthodox spin. He failed to take a wicket, although he did catch David Kitson off the bowling of Harry Halliday for 15.
Naylor died in June 1996, in Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester.
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Who was John Naylor?
English county cricketer (1930-1996)
When was John Naylor born?
John Naylor was born on 11 December 1930.
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John Naylor died on 26 June 1996.
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John Naylor was a cricketer.
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John Naylor was British.
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· DBpedia: John Naylor (cricketer)
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