About William Brown
Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 76). William Brown was a British cricketer.
William Brown (11 April 1888 – 3 September 1964) was an English cricketer active from 1910 to 1919 who played for Leicestershire. He was born in Old Woodhouse and died in Heywood. He appeared in 46 first-class matches as a lefthanded batsman who bowled left arm slow medium. He scored 347 runs with a highest score of 35 and took 114 wickets with a best performance of seven for 51.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Brown?
English cricketer who played for Leicestershire (1888-1964)
When was William Brown born?
William Brown was born on 11 April 1888.
When did William Brown die?
William Brown died on 3 September 1964 in Heywood.
What was William Brown's occupation?
William Brown was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Brown?
William Brown was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Brown (cricketer, born 1888)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Brown. https://biography.guide/william-brown-cricketer-1888/
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