John Pontifex (cricketer, born 1771)

John Pontifex (1 July 1771 – 1 September 1841) was an English amateur cricketer who made 15 known appearances in first-class cricket matches from 1797 to 1810.

Career

He was a member of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).[1] He played for the Gentlemen in the inaugural and second Gentlemen v Players matches in 1806.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744-1826), Lillywhite, 1862
  2. ↑ CricketArchive – scorecard of inaugural Gentlemen v Players match
  3. ↑ CricketArchive – scorecard of second Gentlemen v Players match

External sources

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