Joseph Brooks (cricketer)

Joseph Brooks (10 September 1870 – 15 May 1937) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire in 1895 and 1896.

Early years
Brooks was born at South Normanton, Derbyshire, the son of John Brooks, a coal miner, and his wife Maria.

Career
He made his debut for Derbyshire in August 1895 against Hampshire when he made 2 not out in the only innings he played. He played two more games in the 1895 season and two in the 1896 season.

Brooks played seven innings in five first-class matches with an average of 2,66 and a top score of 6. As last man in, he was only given out three times in his career. He was a left-arm fast-medium bowler and took 2 wickets at an average of 95.00.

Death
Brooks died at Shuttlewood, Derbyshire, at the age of 66.