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John George Langridge MBE (10 February 1910 – 27 June 1999) was a cricketer who played for Sussex and later became a first-class umpire. His obituary in Wisden called him "one of the best English cricketers of the 20th century never to play a Test match".
John Langridge, who scored more first-class runs for Sussex than any other batsman, died on Sunday in a nursing home at Eastbourne at the age of 89
- Male
- March 10, 1910
- England
John Langridge. Producer: 13 Graves. John Langridge originally trained as an actor at Rose Bruford College and initially embarked on an acting career before switching to directing following further study at Panico/London Film Academy.
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Jun 30, 1999 · John Langridge, who scored more first-class runs for Sussex than any other batsman, died on Sunday in a nursing home at Eastbourne at the age of 89. He was born on 10 February 1910.
When John Langridge stood as umpire last season in the John Player League match at Hastings between Sussex and Glamorgan on July 23, he received official recognition for his 50 years in first...
Jul 7, 1999 · John George Langridge, cricketer: born Chailly, Sussex 10 February 1910; MBE 1979; married (one son); died Eastbourne, East Sussex 27 June 1999. More about Cricket Retirement Shane Warne Imran...
John Langridge was one of the best cricketers of the 20 th century not to have played in a Test match. John was the younger brother of Jim, and the pair grew up in the Sussex Weald, playing cricket for their local school and club, before they joined Sussex.
