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William Eadie

1864 – 1914

English cricketer

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Lived 1864 – 1914 (aged 49). William Eadie was a British cricketer.

William Stewart Eadie (27 November 1864 – 20 September 1914) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1885 and 1899.

Early years Eadie was born in Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire, the son of James Eadie and his wife Jean. His father, who was from Scotland, had established the James Eadie brewery company at Burton in 1854.

Career Eadie made his debut for Derbyshire in the 1885 season. For the years 1887 to 1893 Eadie played over 30 matches for the club while it was without first-class status. He then played first-class again intermittently until the 1899 season. He was a right arm batsman who played 41 innings in 23 first-class matches for Derbyshire, with a top score of 62 and an average of 10.5.

Death Eadie died at Barrow upon Trent at the age of 49.

Family His brother, John Eadie and nephew Kenneth Dobson both played first-class cricket for Derbyshire.

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Who was William Eadie?

English cricketer (1864-1914)

When was William Eadie born?

William Eadie was born on 27 November 1864 in Burton upon Trent.

When did William Eadie die?

William Eadie died on 20 September 1914 in Barrow upon Trent.

What was William Eadie's occupation?

William Eadie was a cricketer.

What nationality was William Eadie?

William Eadie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Eadie

· Wikidata: Q8008339

· DBpedia: William Eadie (cricketer)

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