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John Wisden

Founder of Wisden Cricketer's Almanack (1826-1884) · Athletes · Died at 57

John Wisden was an English cricketer who played 187 first-class cricket matches for three English county cricket teams, Kent, Middlesex and Sussex. He is now best known for launching the eponymous Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 1864, the year after he retired from first-class cricket.

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Sussex County Cricket Club1863
Middlesex County Cricket Club1859-1863
Kent County Cricket Club1854

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Athletes
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1884 · aged 57