John Michael Meldon (29 September 1869 in Dublin, Ireland – 12 December 1954 in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler.

Jack Meldon
Personal information
Full name
John Michael Meldon
Born29 September 1869
Dublin, Ireland
Died12 December 1954(1954-12-12) (aged 85)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm unknown style
RelationsGeorge Meldon (cousin)
Louis Meldon (cousin)
Budge Meldon (cousin)
George Meldon (cousin)
Philip Meldon (cousin)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1902–1910Ireland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 5
Runs scored 55
Batting average 6.11
100s/50s –/–
Top score 14
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 2 January 2022

He played cricket at the Jesuits St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg and Clongowes Wood, before going on to study at Trinity College, Dublin, where he captained the Cricket team.[1]

He played 31 times for Ireland, making his debut against Canada in Toronto in 1888. His last game came against Scotland in July 1910. Five of his matches had first-class status. His brother, father, uncle and four cousins all also played for Ireland.

References

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  1. ^ John (Jack) Michael Meldon Cricket Europe 2012.