About John Pratt
Lived 1834 – 1886 (aged 52). John Pratt was a British cricketer.
John Pratt (4 February 1834 — 6 June 1886) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm roundarm medium-pace bowler. He was born in Stratford, Essex, and died in Phipps Bridge, Surrey, aged 52.
Pratt made a single first-class appearance, during the 1868 season, against Kent. He scored 9 runs in the first innings in which he batted, and a single run in the second. Pratt bowled three overs during the match, with limited success.
Pratt played cricket at county level for Surrey, Hampshire, and in 1866 in a single match for Shropshire while playing as club professional for Shrewsbury.
Pratt's brother-in-law, James Southerton, made two Test appearances, the first in the inaugural Test during the 1876–77 season.
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Who was John Pratt?
English cricketer (1834-1886)
When was John Pratt born?
John Pratt was born on 4 February 1834.
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John Pratt died on 6 June 1886.
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John Pratt was a cricketer.
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John Pratt was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Pratt (cricketer)
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