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John Sharpe

Cricket player of England. (1866-1936) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 69

John William Sharpe was a bowler who was George Lohmann's partner in the formidable Surrey sides that dominated the first years of the official cricket County Championship.

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ClubYears
England cricket team1890-1892
Notts County F.C.1889-1890

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1892

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However, because softer and more primitive wickets meant backup bowlers were often unnecessary, Sharpe could never get into form once William Lockwood began developing as a bowler late in 1891, and his county career was, for his time, quite short despite some notable successes in Australia.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1936 · aged 69