Jack Bancroft
Jack Bancroft (9 October 1879 – 7 January 1942), born John Bancroft, was a Welsh cricketer, and rugby union international. He was a right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper who played for Glamorgan. Bancroft also played rugby for Swansea RFC. He was born and died in Swansea.
| Birth name | Jack Bancroft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 October 1879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 7 January 1942 (aged 62) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Billy Bancroft (Brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bancroft's brother, Billy, was a Welsh rugby international and the first paid professional for the Glamorgan cricketing side. His father William was groundsman at St. Helen's rugby and cricket ground, and Jack showed great interest and skill in both cricket and rugby from an early age.
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