John Collinson (2 October 1911 – 29 August 1979) was an English

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er who played three first-class matches either side of the Second World War.

Life

Collinson was educated at

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. He appeared twice for Middlesex in August 1939, making his debut against Gloucestershire at

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. In this game he made 34 (which remained his career best) and 13, and took his only catch to dismiss Gloucestershire captain

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. He also played against Middlesex at

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a few days later, opening the batting and making 19 in each innings. After the war, Collinson made one further first-class appearance, playing for Worcestershire against Combined Services at Worcester in 1946, having become a master at

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since his earlier appearances for Middlesex.Wisden 1984, p. 1197 In his obituary, Wisden noted that 'he had a solid defence, but was a very slow scorer'.

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* 1911 births 1979 deaths English cricketers Middlesex cricketers Worcestershire cricketers People educated at St John's School, Leatherhead Place of birth missing {{England-cricket-bio-1910s-stub