Johnny Douglas 1882 – 1930

Biography

Johnny Douglas was born on September 3, 1882, in Stoke Newington, where he began a life that would span nearly five decades. He devoted himself to cricket, establishing himself as a skilled and dedicated player representing England. His involvement in the sport defined much of his professional life, and he became known within cricket circles for his contributions to the game.

On December 19, 1930, Douglas’s life came to a tragic end when he drowned in Læsø. He was forty-eight years old at the time of his death. Though his time on earth was finite, his legacy within English cricket endured as a testament to his passion and commitment to the sport he loved.