James Southerton
Cricket player of England. (1827-1880) · Athletes · Died at 52
James Southerton was an English professional cricketer whose first-class career spanned 26 seasons from 1854 to 1879. Right-handed as both a batsman and bowler, he began his career as a specialist batsman.
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About this person
Having found little success as a batsman, he decided to concentrate on bowling and, using a roundarm action, developed into an outstanding slow bowler who took 1,682 wickets in his first-class career from 286 matches.
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1880 · aged 52
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