John Palmer (cricketer)

John Palmer (29 March 1881 – 14 June 1928) was an English cricketer. Palmer was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Ibstock, Leicestershire.

John Palmer
Personal information
Full name
John Palmer
Born29 March 1881
Ibstock, Leicestershire,
England
Died14 June 1928(1928-06-14) (aged 47)
Ibstock, Leicestershire,
England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RelationsGeorge Palmer (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1906Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 27
Batting average 5.40
100s/50s –/–
Top score 13
Balls bowled 465
Wickets 8
Bowling average 26.12
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling 3/14
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 13 February 2013

Palmer made his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Essex in the 1906 County Championship at Aylestone Road, Leicester. He made two further first-class appearances in that season's County Championship, against Kent and Northamptonshire.[1] In his three matches, he took 8 wickets at an average of 26.12, with best figures of 3/14.[2] With the bat he scored 27 runs at an average of 5.40, with a high score of 13.[3]

He died at the village of his birth on 14 June 1928. His son George also played first-class cricket.

References
  1. "First-Class Matches played by John Palmer". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. "First-class Bowling For Each Team by John Palmer". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. "First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by John Palmer". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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