| Full name: | John Henry Childs |
| Born: | 15th August 1951, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Batting: | Left-hand batsman |
| Bowling: | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Teams: | England (Test: 1988); Gloucestershire (Main FC: 1975-1984); Essex (Main FC: 1985-1996); Gloucestershire (Main ListA: 1975-1984); Essex (Main ListA: 1986-1995); England (Other FC: 1988); Devon (Minor Counties Championship: 1973-1974); All teams |
| Gloucestershire cap: 1977 |
| Gloucestershire benefit season: 1985 (Testimonial) |
| Essex cap: 1986 |
| Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 1987 |
| Essex benefit season: 1994 |
| Lists of matches and more detailed statistics |