John Drake

Cricket Player

1893 – 1967

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Who was John Drake?

John Drake was an English first-class cricketer, who played three matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1923 and 1924, when he also turned out for their Second XI.

Born in Tong Park, Baildon, Yorkshire, England, he met with little success in outings for his native county. A right arm fast medium bowler, he took one wicket for 117, and scored 21 runs at an average of 7.00, with a best score of 10. He also took two catches.

He died in Meanwood, Yorkshire in May 1967.

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Born
Sep 1, 1893
Baildon
Died
May 22, 1967
Meanwood

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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