About John Toone
Lived 1872 – 1927 (aged 55). John Toone was a cricketer.
John Toone (2 July 1872 – 1 September 1927) was an English cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Jamaica in 1895.
Jamaica played their first first-class match in late March 1895 against R. S. Lucas' English team, losing by an innings. A second match, 12-a-side like the first, was played a few days later, with Toone coming into the team as an opening bowler. He took 7 for 29 and 6 for 51, bowling unchanged through each innings, and Jamaica won by eight wickets.
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Who was John Toone?
English cricketer (1872-1927)
When was John Toone born?
John Toone was born on 2 July 1872 in Alfreton.
When did John Toone die?
John Toone died on 1 September 1927.
What was John Toone's occupation?
John Toone was a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Toone. https://biography.guide/john-toone/
MLA: "John Toone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-toone/.
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