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New Zealand cricketer

John Hollywood
Personal information
Full nameJohn Edgar Hollywood
Born(1926-05-23)23 May 1926
Auckland, New Zealand
Died16 July 1952(1952-07-16) (aged 26)
Sydney, Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1947/48–1949/50Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 41
Batting average 10.25
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 17*
Balls bowled 1,832
Wickets 25
Bowling average 28.88
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/86
Catches/stumpings 3/–
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. He went to the University of Sydney to study veterinary medicine, but died there in July 1952 during his third year. His death was recorded as suicide.

References

  1. "John Hollywood". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  2. "John Hollywood". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  3. "Open Letter to Society Members". Centaur: 36–37. 1952.
  4. "Mental health help there for NZ cricketers". Stuff. Retrieved 12 June 2016.

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