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Thomas Nixon

cricketer (1815-1877)

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Thomas Nixon (1815–1877) was an English professional cricketer and inventor. In addition to being one of the leading slow lob bowlers of the 1850s, he was responsible for important advances in the development of cricketing equipment; notably cane-handled bats and open-cane batting pads. He also patented an early mechanical bowling machine.

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Occupation: cricketer
Born: June 4, 1815

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