About Tip Williams
Lived 1900 – 1974 (aged 73). Tip Williams was a British cricketer.
Lewis Erskine Wyndham 'Tip' Williams (28 November 1900 – 24 April 1974) was a Welsh cricketer. Williams was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Bonvilston, Glamorgan. He was educated in his early years at the Oratory School.
Williams made his first-class debut for Glamorgan in 1928 against Oxford University. From 1928 to 1930, he made 4 first-class appearances, with his final first-class appearance for the county coming against Oxford University. In his 4 first-class matches, he scored 145 runs at a batting average of 24.16, with a single half century high score of 53*. In the field he also took a single catch Through his close links to the county club, he was influential in bringing first-class cricket to Cowbridge Cricket Ground.
Williams died at St Hilary, Glamorgan on 24 April 1974.
Family Williams' father-in-law Robert Knight played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1878 to 1880.
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Who was Tip Williams?
Welsh cricketer (1900-1974)
When was Tip Williams born?
Tip Williams was born on 28 November 1900 in Bonvilston.
When did Tip Williams die?
Tip Williams died on 24 April 1974 in St Hilary.
What was Tip Williams's occupation?
Tip Williams was a cricketer.
What nationality was Tip Williams?
Tip Williams was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tip Williams. https://biography.guide/tip-williams/
MLA: "Tip Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tip-williams/.
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