Jonathan Mumford
Jonathan Mumford (1842 – 14 December 1892) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played four first-class matches for Auckland between 1873 and 1878.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan Butler Mumford |
| Born | 1842 Ealing, England |
| Died | 14 December 1892 (aged 49–50) Auckland, New Zealand |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 June 2016 | |
Mumford captained the Auckland United senior club team for about 20 years. He was the manager and groundsman of the cricket grounds in the Auckland Domain for many years, having been among the group of men who were instrumental in the formation of the grounds. He died suddenly while playing cricket.[2][3][4]
References
- "Jonathan Mumford". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- "Veteran umpire: Early cricketing days". Auckland Star: 20. 13 November 1930.
- "Dropped dead: Sudden death of Mr. J. Mumford". Auckland Star: 2. 15 December 1892.
- "Jonathan Mumford". Auckland Star: 10. 17 December 1892.
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