Kenneth Johnson (cricketer)

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Kenneth Johnson
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Kenneth Harold Johnson
Born(1923-11-09)9 November 1923
Cape Town, South Africa
Source: Cricinfo, 16 March 2021

Kenneth Harold Johnson (born 9 November 1923) was a South African cricketer. He played in thirteen first-class matches for Eastern Province between 1950/51 and 1953/54. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Kenneth Johnson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. "Kenneth Johnson". Wisden. Retrieved 4 March 2023.