Jemmy Dean

Jemmy Dean
Personal information
Full name
James Dean
Born4 January 1816
Duncton, Sussex, England
Died25 December 1881 (aged 65)
Duncton, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1835–1861Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 305
Runs scored 5,115
Batting average 10.54
100s/50s 0/12
Top score 99
Balls bowled 3,328
Wickets 1,144
Bowling average 13.62
5 wickets in innings 86
10 wickets in match 18
Best bowling 9/34
Catches/stumpings 206/0
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 8 April 2019

James "Jemmy" Dean (4 January 1816 – 25 December 1881) was an English first-class cricketer with professional status. Mainly associated with Sussex, he is recorded in 305 matches from 1835 to 1861 which are generally designated first-class, totalling 5,115 runs at an average of 10.54 with a highest score of 99, holding 206 catches and taking 1,144 wickets with a best analysis of 9/34. Dean achieved 5 wickets in an innings 86 times and 10 wickets in a match 18 times. His nephews David and James, both played first-class cricket.[1]

  1. ^ "James Dean". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 April 2013.