John Anthony Hopkins (born 16 June 1953) is a former Welsh

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who played for

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. Hopkins was a right-handed batsman and part-time

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. He first kept for Glamorgan at the age of 17 years and 68 days which was a record for the county and the Sunday League competition. With

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commanding a regular place behind the stumps he was forced to concentrate on his batting and was soon opening the batting for Glamorgan. His highest score of 230 was made against

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at New Road. His brother, Jeffris, also played first-class cricket.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hopkins, John 1953 births Living people Welsh cricketers Glamorgan cricketers Eastern Province cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Wicket-keepers