John Berry (cricketer)

John Berry (10 January 1823 – 26 February 1895)[1] was an English first-class cricketer, active 1849–67, who played for Sheffield and Yorkshire sides both before and after the formation of the county club.

[1] Born in Dalton, Huddersfield, Berry was a right-handed batsman and a medium pace roundarm bowler.

He took 40 wickets, with a best analysis of six for 31 against Surrey.

Berry died in February 1895 at Haslingden, Lancashire, aged 72 years.

His uncle, George Berry, also played first-class cricket for Yorkshire sides.