About William Anderson
Lived 1871 – 1948 (aged 76). William Anderson was a British cricketer.
William Anderson (12 November 1871 – 31 January 1948) was an English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Middlesex. He was born in Westminster and died in Bury St. Edmunds.
Anderson made just one first-class appearance for the team, in the 1891 season, against Yorkshire. Anderson scored 0 and 2 runs in his two innings, being bowled out both times by five-time Test cricketer Ted Wainwright.
Anderson made appearances in miscellaneous matches in 1895 and 1896, mostly for Marylebone Cricket Club. Anderson's nephew was one time first-class player William Agnew.
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Who was William Anderson?
English cricketer born in 1871
When was William Anderson born?
William Anderson was born on 12 November 1871.
When did William Anderson die?
William Anderson died on 31 January 1948.
What was William Anderson's occupation?
William Anderson was a cricketer.
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William Anderson was British.
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· DBpedia: William Anderson (cricketer, born 1871)
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