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Johnny Douglas

Cricket player of England (1882-1930) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 48

John William Henry Tyler Douglas was an English cricketer who was active in the early decades of the twentieth century. Douglas was an all-rounder who played for Essex County Cricket Club from 1901 to 1928 and captained the county from 1911 to 1928.

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Career 3

ClubYears
England cricket team1911-1925
London County Cricket Club1903-1904
Essex County Cricket Club1901-1928

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1915

About this person

He also played for England and captained England both before and after the First World War with markedly different success. As well as playing cricket, Douglas was a notable amateur boxer who won the middleweight gold medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1930 · aged 48