Joseph Brain | |
Birth Date: | 11 September 1863 |
Birth Place: | Bristol, Gloucestershire |
Death Place: | Cardiff, Wales |
Batting: | Right-handed |
Bowling: | Right-arm medium |
Role: | Wicket-keeper |
Club1: | Gloucestershire |
Year1: | 1883–1889 |
Club2: | Oxford University |
Year2: | 1884–1887 |
Date: | 1 April 2014 |
Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/9198.html Cricinfo |
Joseph Hugh Brain (11 September 1863 - 26 June 1914) was an English cricketer. He was educated at Clifton College[1] and Oriel College, Oxford, and played cricket for Gloucestershire between 1883 and 1889.
He became managing director of the family brewery, S. A. Brain & Co. Ltd in Cardiff, which was founded by his father and brother,[2] and served on the board of Cardiff City F.C.[3]