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Joseph Holt

1895 – 1968

Jamaican cricketer

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Lived 1895 – 1968 (aged 73). Joseph Holt was a Jamaican cricketer.

Joseph Kenneth "JK" Holt (10 January 1885 – 7 August 1968) was a Jamaican cricketer who represented West Indies in matches before they attained Test match status. He first played for Jamaica in 1905. He played irregularly for the team until 1911, twice passing fifty runs in a first-class innings. In 1923, he was selected to tour England with the West Indies team.

Playing in first-class cricket for the first time since 1911, he scored 293 runs at an average of 15.42 and took one wicket. He scored two first-class fifties. His remaining first-class matches were played for Jamaica against touring English teams, apart from one game for a representative West Indies team in 1929.

In 1928, he scored his maiden first-class century against LH Tennyson's team, and in the next match against the same opposition hit 142 runs, his highest first-class score. The following year, he scored two centuries against Julien Cahn's touring side, the second of which was scored for a West Indies XI.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Holt?

Jamaican cricketer (1895-1968)

When was Joseph Holt born?

Joseph Holt was born on 10 January 1895 in Trelawny Parish.

When did Joseph Holt die?

Joseph Holt died on 7 August 1968 in Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica.

What was Joseph Holt's occupation?

Joseph Holt was a cricketer.

What nationality was Joseph Holt?

Joseph Holt was Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Holt

· Wikidata: Q6284040

· DBpedia: Joseph Holt (cricketer)

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