Joseph Brooks

Who was Joseph Brooks?

Joseph Brooks was an English cricketer who played first class cricket for Derbyshire in 1895 and 1896.

Brooks was born at South Normanton, Derbyshire, the son of John Brooks, a coal miner, and his wife Maria. He made his debut for Derbyshire in August 1895 against Hampshire when he made 2 not out in the only innings he played. He played two more games in the 1895 season and two in the 1896 season.

Brooks played seven innings in five first class matches with an average of 2,66 and a top score of 6. As last man in, he was only given out three times in his career. He was a left-arm fast-medium bowler and took 2 wickets at an average of 95.00.

Brooks died at Shuttlewood, Derbyshire, at the age of 66.