John Derek Hepburn Blackburn (27 October 1924 – 19 February 1987)[1] was an English first-class cricketer, who played one game for Yorkshire County Cricket Club against Cambridge University at Fenner's in May 1956.
A right-handed batsman he batted at number 6, and scored 15 and 3 as the match ended in a draw.
He played Yorkshire's Second XI from 1949 to 1967, batting at number 11 in his final game at the age of 43.
An attractive hard-hitting batsman, he was possibly a contender for the Yorkshire captaincy when Ronnie Burnet was appointed skipper in 1958.
He was captain of Bradford Cricket Club from 1954–62, lending them to three Priestley Cup victories.