John Bruges
New Zealand cricketer
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John Stanley Beetham Bruges (18 May 1889 – 29 December 1948) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Canterbury and Otago between the 1908–09 and 1914–15 seasons.[1]
Fullname
John Stanley Beetham Bruges
Born18 May 1889
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died29 December 1948 (aged 59)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Stanley Beetham Bruges |
| Born | 18 May 1889 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 29 December 1948 (aged 59) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Batsman |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1908/09 | Canterbury |
| 1913/14–1914/15 | Otago |
Source: CricInfo, 6 May 2016 | |
Bruges was bird at Christchurch and educated at Christ's College in the city from 1898 to 1907.[2][3][4] He served overseas with the New Zealand forces in World War I.[5] He died at Christchurch on 29 December 1948, and was buried at Sydenham Cemetery.[6]
