John Chapman (cricketer, born 1877)

John Chapman (11 March 1877 – 12 August 1956) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1909 and 1920, and captained the side from 1910 to 1912 and in 1920.

He joined Derbyshire in the 1909 season, making his debut against Warwickshire when he was not out at the end of a drawn match.

He played a full season and in his second match against Warwickshire made his top score of 198.

In 1910 he was appointed captain and, again against Warwickshire, he made 165 while putting on 283 for the ninth wicket with Arnold Warren.

[3] He was a right-hand batsman and played 210 innings in 113 first-class matches with an average of 18.58 and a top score of 198.