John Frost (cricketer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Frost (cricketer)

English cricketer

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1847

Place of Birth: Wirksworth, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Nov-1916

Profession: cricketer

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

John Henry Frost (30 January 1847 — 1 November 1916) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1874. Frost was born in Wirksworth, the son of George Frost, a farmer/builder, and his wife Mary.
He became a joiner and played cricket for Wirksworth - taking part in matches against All England XI in 1868 and 1870 Frost played for Derbyshire in the 1873 season in a miscellaneous match against Nottinghamshire.
He made his debut and only first-class appearance during the 1874 season, a victory against Kent.
Frost was an upper-order batsman and played alongside his brother George Frost for a 41-run second-wicket partnership.
His brother had first played for Derbyshire two years previously and had a much longer career, playing 37 games between 1872 and 1880.
Frost played one extra game in 1874 a match against United South of England.
In 1883 and 1884 Frost played several games for Staffordshire. Frost died in Ashover at the age of 69.