About John Wilson
Lived 1857 – 1931 (aged 74). John Wilson was a British cricketer.
John Wilson (30 June 1857 – 11 November 1931) was an English amateur first-class cricketer, who played in four matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1887 and 1888.
Born in Hoyland, Yorkshire, England, Wilson was a right arm slow underarm bowler, who took twelve first-class wickets at 13.75. Wilson scored seventeen runs, as a right hand bat, with a best score of 13 not out. He took three catches in the field.
Wilson died in November 1931, in Millhouses, Sheffield, Yorkshire, aged 74.
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Who was John Wilson?
English amateur first-class cricketer (1857-1931)
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born on 30 June 1857.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died on 11 November 1931.
What was John Wilson's occupation?
John Wilson was a cricketer.
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John Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wilson (Yorkshire cricketer)
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