John Burrough (Cambridge University cricketer)
John Burrough (5 September 1873 – 26 December 1922) was an English first-class cricketer who played in 24 matches for Cambridge University and various amateur teams, including sides put together by W. G. Grace, between 1893 and 1914.[1]
Burrough was born in Clun, Shropshire, and educated at Shrewsbury School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He became a Church of England priest and served as a Chaplain to the Forces at various locations from 1907 to 1921. He died at St Leonards, East Sussex.[2]
His younger brother William Burrough played first-class cricket for Somerset in 1906.
References
- ^ "Player profile: John Burrough". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
- ^ "Burrough, John (BRH892J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
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