About John Ratcliff
Lived 1848 – 1925 (aged 76). John Ratcliff was a British cricketer.
John Ratcliff (31 December 1848 – 11 August 1925) was an English cricketer. Ratcliff was a right-handed batsman who occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey.
Ratcliff made his first-class debut for Surrey against Gloucestershire at The Oval in 1876. He made three further first-class appearances for Surrey in that season, against Middlesex, the Marylebone Cricket Club, and Sussex.
He died at Twickenham, Middlesex on 11 August 1925.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ratcliff?
English cricketer (1848-1925)
When was John Ratcliff born?
John Ratcliff was born on 31 December 1848 in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
When did John Ratcliff die?
John Ratcliff died on 11 August 1925 in Twickenham.
What was John Ratcliff's occupation?
John Ratcliff was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Ratcliff?
John Ratcliff was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ratcliff (cricketer)
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