John Richard Latchford (16 June 1909 – 30 April 1980) was an English cricketer. Latchford was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born in Delph, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.Having played for the Lancashire Seconds in the Minor Counties Championship since 1927, Latchford eventually made his first-class debut for the county against the Minor Counties in 1930.