Joseph Blackburn (cricketer)

Joseph Scott Blackburn (24 September 1852 – 8 July 1922)[1] was an English first-class cricketer.

A right arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman, he played for Yorkshire, in six matches in 1876 and 1877.

[1] He also played a first-class game for the United North of England Eleven in 1876, and appeared for Hunslet and District in 1878.

A wheelwright by trade, Blackburn was a useful defensive batsman, as well as being a fast bowler of note in the Leeds area.

He appeared with success in matches against Yorkshire United in 1875 and 1876, and played for Leeds Clarence in 1877.