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John McCarthy Blackham (11 May 1854 – 28 December 1932) was a Test cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia . A specialist wicket-keeper, Blackham played in the first Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877 and the famous Ashes Test match of 1882.
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May 9, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Jack Blackham, who played 35 Tests and led Australia in 8 matches. He was praised as the greatest wicketkeeper of his time and stood up to fast bowling with ease.
Jack Blackham was a versatile cricketer who played 35 Tests for Australia from 1877 to 1894. He was a reliable wicketkeeper, a stubborn batsman and a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1891.
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Jack Blackham was a legendary wicket-keeper from Australia who played in England in 1878 and later. He was known for his close catching, batting and fielding skills, and was a frequent visitor to England.
View Jack Blackham cricket stats, news, career record, batting average, bowling average, fielding, age, teams, debut and more at Wisden.com.
John ('Jack') Blackham was a legendary wicket-keeper and captain of the first Australian cricket team to tour England in 1878. He was born in 1853 in Melbourne and died in 1933, and was regarded as one of the finest and most accurate keepers of his era.
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Jack Blackham was one of the best wicket-keepers of the 19th century, known for his glovework and fitness. He played 35 Tests for Australia and scored 800 runs, including a record ninth wicket partnership with Syd Gregory.
