Edward Hugh James (14 April 1896 – 15 March 1975) was a Welsh cricketer. James was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Briton Ferry, Glamorgan.
James made his debut for Glamorgan in the 1920 Minor Counties Championship against Cheshire. He represented the county in 1 further Minor Counties fixtures in 1920, which came against Devon.Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Edward James Glamorgan were elevated to first-class status in 1921 and in 1922, James made his first-class debut for the county against Lancashire. James played 2 further first-class matches for the county in 1922 against Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.First-Class Matches played by Edward James A bowler, he took 7 wickets at a bowling average of 29.85, with best figures of 4/79.First-class Bowling For Each Team by Edward James
James died at the town of his birth on 15 March 1975.
Family His son David also played first-class cricket for Glamorgan.
References
External links Edward James at Cricinfo Edward James at CricketArchive