John Pellew (cricketer)

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John Pellew
Personal information
Full name
John Harold Pellew
Born(1882-07-17)17 July 1882
Adelaide, Australia
Died17 October 1946(1946-10-17) (aged 64)
Unley Park
Source: Cricinfo, 18 September 2020

John Pellew (17 July 1882 – 17 October 1946) was an Australian cricketer. He played in twenty-one first-class matches for South Australia between 1903 and 1909.[1] He was once regarded as "one of South Australia's most brilliant batsmen." He was the brother of Arthur Pellew, and a cousin of Nip and Lance Pellew, who were all cricketers.[2]

Death

On 17 October 1946, Pellew was killed when he was struck by a train at the Unley Park railway station. His body was taken by the train to Royal Adelaide Hospital.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "John Pellew". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Express Kills Ex-Cricketer", The News, p. 1, 17 October 1946


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