About John Palmer
Lived 1881 – 1928 (aged 47). John Palmer was a British cricketer.
John Palmer (29 March 1881 – 14 June 1928) was an English cricketer. Palmer was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Ibstock, Leicestershire.
Palmer made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Essex in the 1906 County Championship at Aylestone Road, Leicester. He made two addition first-class appearances in that season's County Championship, playing against Kent and Northamptonshire. In his three matches, he took 8 wickets at an average of 26.12, with best figures of 3/14. With the bat he scored 27 runs at an average of 5.40, with a high score of 13.
He died in his birth village on 14 June 1928. His son, George, also played first-class cricket.
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Who was John Palmer?
English cricketer, born 1881
When was John Palmer born?
John Palmer was born on 29 March 1881 in Ibstock.
When did John Palmer die?
John Palmer died on 14 June 1928 in England, Ibstock, Leicestershire.
What was John Palmer's occupation?
John Palmer was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Palmer?
John Palmer was British.
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· DBpedia: John Palmer (cricketer)
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