About William Burgess
Lived 1888 – 1970 (aged 82). William Burgess was a British cricketer.
William Arthur Burgess (31 January 1888 at Williton, Somerset – 20 June 1970 at Minehead, Somerset), played seven first-class cricket matches for Somerset in 1921 and 1922.
Biography Burgess was a right-handed middle order batsman and a left-arm bowler. He passed 50 in an innings only once, making 79 and sharing in a fourth wicket partnership of 128 with Ulick Considine in the match against Worcestershire at Taunton in July 1921.
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Who was William Burgess?
English cricketer (1888-1970)
When was William Burgess born?
William Burgess was born on 31 January 1888 in Somerset, Williton.
When did William Burgess die?
William Burgess died on 20 June 1970 in Minehead, Somerset.
What was William Burgess's occupation?
William Burgess was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Burgess?
William Burgess was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Burgess (cricketer)
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