About William Butler
Lived 1871 – 1953 (aged 81). William Butler was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
William Patrick Butler (8 November 1871 – 19 August 1953) was a New Zealand cricketer and Test cricket umpire.
Butler was born and died in Dunedin, where he attended Christian Brothers' High School. He made a single first-class appearance for Otago during the 1901–02 season, against Hawke's Bay. Opening the batting, he scored two runs in the only innings in which he batted, as Otago won the match by an innings.
Between 1921 and 1937, Butler umpired eighteen first-class matches in New Zealand and two Test matches. He umpired the first Test match ever played by New Zealand, in Christchurch in January 1930. Professionally Butler was a bookmaker.
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Who was William Butler?
New Zealand cricketer, born 1871
When was William Butler born?
William Butler was born on 8 November 1871 in Dunedin.
When did William Butler die?
William Butler died on 19 August 1953 in Dunedin, New Zealand cricket team.
What was William Butler's occupation?
William Butler was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was William Butler?
William Butler was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: William Butler (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Butler. https://biography.guide/william-butler-cricketer/
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