John Taylor
English first-class cricketer (1849–1921) who played for Nottinghamshire
About John Taylor
Lived 1849 – 1921 (aged 71). John Taylor was a British cricketer.
John Taylor (2 July 1849 — 2 March 1921) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm round-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Nottinghamshire during the 1876 season. Taylor was born and died in Beeston.
Taylor made one first-class appearance for Nottinghamshire, in a County match against Gloucestershire in which he was bowled by Edward Grace in the first innings, and caught off the bowling of Edward's brother, WG Grace, in the second.
Taylor scored just one run during the match and did not play first-class cricket again.
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Who was John Taylor?
English first-class cricketer (1849–1921) who played for Nottinghamshire
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born on 2 July 1849.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 2 March 1921.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Taylor (cricketer, born 1849)
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