About John Richardson
Lived 1935 – 2020 (aged 85). John Richardson was a South African cricketer.
John Henry Richardson (8 May 1935 – 8 May 2020 ) was a South African cricketer active from 1959 to 1961 who played for North Eastern Transvaal.
Born in Pretoria, Richardson appeared in twenty-two first-class matches as a right-hand batsman and wicketkeeper. He scored 785 runs with a highest score of 72.
His son Dave played Test cricket for South Africa in the 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Richardson?
cricketer from South Africa, born 1935
When was John Richardson born?
John Richardson was born on 8 May 1935.
When did John Richardson die?
John Richardson died on 8 May 2020.
What was John Richardson's occupation?
John Richardson was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Richardson?
John Richardson was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Richardson (South African cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Richardson. https://biography.guide/john-richardson-cricketer-1935/
MLA: "John Richardson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-richardson-cricketer-1935/.
Chicago: "John Richardson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-richardson-cricketer-1935/.
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