Jem Broadbridge
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Broadbridge |
| Born | 25 June 1795 Duncton, Sussex |
| Died | 12 February 1843 (aged 47) Duncton, Sussex |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1814–1840 | Sussex |
Source: CricInfo, 29 June 2009 | |
James "Jem" Broadbridge (1795–1843) was an English professional cricketer who is widely recognised as the outstanding all-rounder in England during the 1820s. He played mainly for Sussex and made 102 known appearances in important matches from 1814 to 1840, being best remembered for his part in the introduction of roundarm bowling. He played for the Players in the Gentlemen v Players series and the South in the North v. South series.