John Nash (cricket administrator)
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John Henry Nash was an English cricket administrator.
John Nash was Secretary of Yorkshire County Cricket Club
from 1931 until his retirement in 1971, when he was succeeded by Joe Lister. He became one of the most respected figures in cricket, making a host of friends throughout the world. He joined the clerical staff at Yorkshire in 1922 and in his time as secretary he rarely saw a full day's cricket because of the complexity of administrative duties, but his efficiency became a by-word. He was joint-manager with Brigadier
M.A.Green of the M.C.C. team captained by F.R.Brown that toured Australia and New Zealand in 1950-51.
Outside of cricket, he led a full life. He was an organist
of great ability, playing for many years at Farsley Parish Church, where he was also secretary of the Church Council. He died from a heart attack
in April 1977.
John Nash was Secretary of Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Yorkshire as one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure....
from 1931 until his retirement in 1971, when he was succeeded by Joe Lister. He became one of the most respected figures in cricket, making a host of friends throughout the world. He joined the clerical staff at Yorkshire in 1922 and in his time as secretary he rarely saw a full day's cricket because of the complexity of administrative duties, but his efficiency became a by-word. He was joint-manager with Brigadier
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
M.A.Green of the M.C.C. team captained by F.R.Brown that toured Australia and New Zealand in 1950-51.
Outside of cricket, he led a full life. He was an organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
of great ability, playing for many years at Farsley Parish Church, where he was also secretary of the Church Council. He died from a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
in April 1977.