About William Brown
Lived 1900 – 1986. William Brown was a British cricketer.
William Cecil Brown was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire from 1925 to 1937 and was club captain in the 1932 to 1935 seasons. He was born in Wellingborough on 13 November 1900 and died in Hove on 20 January 1986. He appeared in 127 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman and scored 2,601 runs with a highest score of 103 not out, his only century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Brown?
English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire (1900-1986)
When was William Brown born?
William Brown was born in 1900.
When did William Brown die?
William Brown died on 20 January 1986 in Hove.
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 1900)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Brown. https://biography.guide/william-brown-cricketer-1900/
MLA: "William Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-brown-cricketer-1900/.
Chicago: "William Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-brown-cricketer-1900/.
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