About John Pellew
Lived 1882 – 1946 (aged 64). John Pellew was a cricketer.
John Pellew (17 July 1882 – 17 October 1946) was an Australian cricketer. He played in twenty-one first-class matches for South Australia between 1903 and 1909. He was once regarded as "one of South Australia's most brilliant batsmen." He was the brother of Arthur Pellew, and a cousin of Nip and Lance Pellew, who were all cricketers.
Death On 17 October 1946, Pellew was killed when he was struck by a train at the Unley Park railway station. His body was taken by the train to Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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Who was John Pellew?
Australian cricketer
When was John Pellew born?
John Pellew was born on 17 July 1882 in Adelaide.
When did John Pellew die?
John Pellew died on 17 October 1946.
What was John Pellew's occupation?
John Pellew was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Pellew (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pellew. https://biography.guide/john-pellew/
MLA: "John Pellew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-pellew/.
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