About William Anderson
Lived 1894 – 1973 (aged 78). William Anderson was a British cricketer.
William Williamson Anderson (27 November 1894 – 16 June 1973) was a Scottish cricketer from Fife.
A right arm paceman, Anderson took 1663 wickets at 8.54 for his club side Dunfermline. He also captained Scotland from 1934 to 1937 and took his career best innings figures of 6 for 51 against the touring Indians in 1932.
He served as President of the Scottish Cricket Union in 1946.
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Who was William Anderson?
Scottish cricketer (1894-1973)
When was William Anderson born?
William Anderson was born on 27 November 1894.
When did William Anderson die?
William Anderson died on 16 June 1973.
What was William Anderson's occupation?
William Anderson was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Anderson?
William Anderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Anderson (Scottish cricketer)
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