John Hollywood

John Hollywood (23 May 1926 – 16 July 1952) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Auckland between 1947 and 1950.[1][2] He went to the University of Sydney to study veterinary medicine, but died there in July 1952 during his third year.[3] His death was recorded as suicide.[4]

John Hollywood
Personal information
Full name
John Edgar Hollywood
Born(1926-05-23)23 May 1926
Auckland, New Zealand
Died16 July 1952(1952-07-16) (aged 26)
Sydney, Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1947-48 to 1949-50Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 41
Batting average 10.25
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 17*
Balls bowled 1832
Wickets 25
Bowling average 28.88
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/86
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 10 February 2018

See also

References
  1. "John Hollywood". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  2. "John Hollywood". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  3. "Open Letter to Society Members". Centaur: 36–37. 1952.
  4. "Mental health help there for NZ cricketers". Stuff. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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