About Norman Jacob
Lived 1901 – 1970 (aged 68). Norman Jacob was a British cricketer.
Norman Ernest Jacob (9 July 1901 – 12 March 1970) was a Welsh cricketer. Jacob was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Neath, Glamorgan.
Jacob made his first-class debut Glamorgan in the 1922 County Championship against Lancashire at Old Trafford, Manchester. He played a further 6 first-class matches in the 1922 season, with his final first-class appearance for the county coming against Leicestershire at Cardiff Arms Park. In his 7 first-class matches, he scored 79 runs at a batting average of 6.07, with a top score of 19.
Jacob died at Grimsby, Lincolnshire on 12 March 1970.
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Who was Norman Jacob?
Welsh cricketer (1901-1970)
When was Norman Jacob born?
Norman Jacob was born on 9 July 1901 in Neath.
When did Norman Jacob die?
Norman Jacob died on 12 March 1970 in Grimsby.
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Norman Jacob was a cricketer.
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Norman Jacob was British.
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