About William Benskin
Lived 1880 – 1956 (aged 76). William Benskin was a British cricketer.
William Ewart Benskin (8 April 1880 – 1 June 1956) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Leicestershire and Scotland between 1906 and 1924. He was born and died in Leicester. He appeared in 105 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He scored 954 runs with a highest score of 79 not out and took 325 wickets with a best performance of eight for 86.
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Who was William Benskin?
English cricketer (1880-1956)
When was William Benskin born?
William Benskin was born on 8 April 1880.
When did William Benskin die?
William Benskin died on 1 June 1956.
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William Benskin was a cricketer.
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William Benskin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Benskin. https://biography.guide/william-benskin/
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