John Wright (cricketer, born 1861), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English first-class cricketer (1861-1912)
Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1861
Place of Birth: Nantwich, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 23-Dec-1912
Profession: cricketer
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John Wright (cricketer, born 1861)
- John Wright (23 September 1861 – 23 December 1912) was an English first-class cricketer. Wright was born at Nantwich.
- Described as "A fast round-armed bowler, rather uncertain; a good bat, and fields well near the wicket", Wright made a single appearance in first-class cricket for the North of England in the North v South match at Lord's in 1885, played in benefit of the family of Fred Morley.
- Batting twice during the match, Wright was dismissed for 3 runs by W.
- G.
- Grace, while in their second-innings he was dismissed without scoring by Arnold Fothergill.
- He later played minor counties cricket for Cheshire in 1895, making one appearance against Worcestershire.He was employed in various jobs during his life at Manchester, Stockport, Weston-super-Mare, Nelson, and Sale.
- He died at Willaston in December 1912.
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