John Grayson (cricketer)

John Hubert FitzHenry Grayson (17 June 1871 – 31 May 1936) was an English cricketer active in the early 1890s. Born in West Derby, Lancashire (now Liverpool), Grayson was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler who made two appearances in first-class cricket.

John Grayson
Personal information
Full name
John Hubert FitzHenry Grayson
Born17 June 1871
West Derby, Lancashire, England
Died31 May 1936(1936-05-31) (aged 64)
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RelationsHenry Grayson (brother)
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 46
Batting average 11.50
100s/50s –/–
Top score 36
Balls bowled –
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 January 2015

Educated at Radley College and playing his club cricket for Birkenhead Park,[1] Grayson made his debut in first-class cricket for Liverpool and District against Yorkshire in 1891 at Aigburth.[2] He played a second first-class match for Liverpool and District in 1893 against the touring Australians.[2] He made a highest score of 36 in first-class cricket, which came against Yorkshire.[3]

He died at Eastbourne, Sussex on 31 May 1936. His brother Henry also played first-class cricket.

References
  1. "Teams John Grayson played for". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by John Grayson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  3. "Liverpool and District v Yorkshire, 1891". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
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