Jack Martin (cricketer)

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Jack Martin
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Jack Martin
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm fast
Tests First-class
Matches 1 44
Runs scored 26 623
Batting average 13.00 11.53
100s/50s -/- -/-
Top score 26 40
Balls bowled 270 9608
Wickets 1 162
Bowling average 129.00 24.00
5 wickets in innings - 8
10 wickets in match - 1
Best bowling 1/111 7/53
Catches/stumpings -/- 32/-

Test debut: 7 June 1947
Last Test: 7 June 1947
Source: [1]


John William Martin (born February 16, 1917, Catford, London, died January 4, 1987, Woolwich, London) was an English cricketer who played in one Test in 1947. He played most of his club cricket for Catford Wanderers and occupies a unique place in the history of cricket as he was the last amateur to play cricket for England.