About William Foster
Lived 1859 – 1944 (aged 85). William Foster was a British cricketer.
William Foster (8 June 1859 – 1 November 1944) was an English cricketer. Foster's batting style is unknown. He was born at Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Foster made a single first-class appearance for Nottinghamshire against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1889. Nottinghamshire won the toss and elected to bat first, making 176 all out, with Foster being dismissed for a duck by Dick Pougher. Responding, the Marylebone Cricket Club were dismissed for 106 all out in their first-innings, with Nottinghamshire then dismissed for 86 in their second-innings, with Foster once more dismissed for a duck, this time by Alec Hearne. Chasing 157 for victory, the Marylebone Cricket Club reached their target with seven wickets in hand. This was his only major appearance for the county.
He died at Arnold, Nottinghamshire, on 1 November 1944.
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Who was William Foster?
English cricketer, born 1859 (1859–1944)
When was William Foster born?
William Foster was born on 8 June 1859 in Beeston.
When did William Foster die?
William Foster died on 1 November 1944 in Arnold.
What was William Foster's occupation?
William Foster was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Foster?
William Foster was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Foster (English cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Foster. https://biography.guide/william-foster-cricketer/
MLA: "William Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-foster-cricketer/.
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