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John Parkin

b. 1944

British cricketer (born 1944)

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Born 1944. John Parkin is a British cricketer.

John Maurice Parkin (born 16 October 1944 in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire) is a former English first-class cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire between 1966 and 1968.

While playing for Nottinghamshire, Parkin was part of a notable occurrence when he was the non-striker when Gary Sobers hit six sixes in an over in a County match against Glasmorgan.

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John Maurice Parkin

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Who is John Parkin?

British cricketer (born 1944)

When was John Parkin born?

John Parkin was born on 16 October 1944.

What is John Parkin's occupation?

John Parkin is a cricketer.

What nationality is John Parkin?

John Parkin is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Parkin

· Wikidata: Q29033958

· DBpedia: John Parkin (cricketer)

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