About William Barber
Lived 1881 – 1971 (aged 89). William Barber was a British cricketer.
William Douglas Barber (17 October 1881 – 26 April 1971) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who played for Nottinghamshire. He was born in Eastwood and died in Nottinghamshire.
Barber was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps on 4 May 1901. He served with the battalion in South Africa during the later part of the Second Boer War. Following the end of the war, he left South Africa in September 1902 with other men of his regiment on the SS Sardinia, which took them to a new posting at Malta.
Barber's first-class debut came in 1904, against Lancashire. Barber scored 7 runs in the only innings in which he batted in the match.
Twenty years after his sole County Championship appearance, Barber played for the Army cricket team against Oxford University. The game finished in an innings defeat for the Army team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Barber?
British cricketer (1881-1971)
When was William Barber born?
William Barber was born on 17 October 1881 in Eastwood.
When did William Barber die?
William Barber died on 26 April 1971 in Nottinghamshire.
What was William Barber's occupation?
William Barber was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Barber?
William Barber was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Barber (Nottinghamshire cricketer)
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