About John White
Lived 1855 – 1902 (aged 46–47). John White was a British cricketer, organist and composer.
John White (2 March 1855 – date of death unknown) was an English cricketer. White's batting style is unknown, though it is known he played as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.
White made his debut in first-class for the North of England in the North v South fixture of 1886 at Lords', during which White scored 62 runs batting at number ten in a tenth record stand of 157 runs with John Parnham (who made 90 not out), in what was the highest wicket partnership of the innings. The North won the match by 9 wickets. In that same season he made a first-class appearance for Liverpool and District against the touring Australians, and followed this up with a second first-class appearance for the team in 1890 against Yorkshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John White?
cricketer born in 1855
When was John White born?
John White was born on 2 March 1855 in Bulwell.
When did John White die?
John White died in 1902 in Bad Nauheim.
What was John White's occupation?
John White was a cricketer, organist and composer.
What nationality was John White?
John White was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John White (cricketer, born 1855)
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