John Hollywood
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| Full name | John Edgar Hollywood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 May 1926 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 16 July 1952 (aged 26) Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1947/48–1949/50 | Auckland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 10 February 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
John Hollywood (23 May 1926 – 16 July 1952) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Auckland between 1947 and 1950.[1][2] He went to the University of Sydney to study veterinary medicine, but died there in July 1952 during his third year.[3] His death was recorded as suicide.[4]
References
- ^ "John Hollywood". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "John Hollywood". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Open Letter to Society Members". Centaur: 36–37. 1952.
- ^ "Mental health help there for NZ cricketers". Stuff. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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