John Smith (cricketer, born 1843) explained

John Smith
Country:England
Fullname:John Smith
Birth Date:20 November 1843
Birth Place:Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Death Place:Stratford-by-Bow, Essex, England
Batting:Right-handed
Role:Bbatsman
Club1:Cambridge Town Club
Year1:1863–1872
Date:30 June
Year:2013
Source:https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/32/32868/32868.html CricketArchive

John Smith (born 20 November 1843 – 15 April 1873) was an English cricketer with professional status. He was associated with Cambridge Town Club and represented both the North in North v South fixtures and the Players in Gentlemen v Players fixtures. Smith was a right-handed batsman who is recorded in 75 first-class matches from 1863 to 1872, totalling 2,274 runs with a highest score of 97, one of six half-centuries, and holding 33 catches.[1] His brother, George, was also a first-class cricketer.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Smith . CricketArchive . 30 June 2013.