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John Pilcher

1766 – 1838

English cricketer

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Lived 1766 – 1838 (aged 71–72). John Pilcher was a British cricketer.

John Pilcher (1766 – 16 March 1838 at Canterbury, Kent) was an English cricketer who played for Kent.

He is believed to have been a right-handed player and was primarily a bowler of the underarm type but his pace has not been recorded. Like many east Kent players, he made several appearances for teams sponsored by Sir Horatio Mann.

He has a short entry in Scores and Biographies which states that he was a shoemaker by trade and resided mostly at Littlebourne, near Canterbury. In his later years he lived in the city of Canterbury itself and was buried in Westgate cemetery.

Pilcher's career spanned the 1787 to 1796 seasons and he made 32 known appearances in major matches.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Pilcher?

English cricketer (1766-1838)

When was John Pilcher born?

John Pilcher was born in 1766.

When did John Pilcher die?

John Pilcher died on 16 March 1838.

What was John Pilcher's occupation?

John Pilcher was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Pilcher?

John Pilcher was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Pilcher

· Wikidata: Q6252907

· DBpedia: John Pilcher

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