About William Abbott
Lived 1856 – 1935 (aged 79). William Abbott was a British cricketer.
William Abbott (28 October 1856 – 22 December 1935) was an English first-class cricketer. Abbott's batting style is unknown, though it is known he fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, and educated at Winchester College.
Abbott made his first-class debut for Surrey against Gloucestershire in 1877. He made two further first-class appearances for the county in that season against Middlesex and Yorkshire. He scored a total of 9 runs in his three matches, which came at an average of 1.80, with a high score of 5. Behind the stumps, he took 7 catches and made 2 stumpings.
He died at Woking, Surrey on 22 December 1935. His father, Charles, played a single first-class match for Surrey before the formation of the county cricket club.
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Who was William Abbott?
cricketer (1856-1935)
When was William Abbott born?
William Abbott was born on 28 October 1856 in Walton-on-Thames.
When did William Abbott die?
William Abbott died on 22 December 1935 in Woking.
What was William Abbott's occupation?
William Abbott was a cricketer.
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William Abbott was British.
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