About William Harris
Lived 1883 – 1967 (aged 83). William Harris was a British cricketer.
William Henry Harris (30 December 1883 – 14 October 1967) was an English first-class cricketer who played in 12 matches for Warwickshire between 1904 and 1919. He was born in Rugby, Warwickshire and died at Shabani, Rhodesia. His brother Archibald Harris also played first-class cricket for Warwickshire.
Harris was a right-handed batsman sometimes used as an opener and a wicketkeeper. He played single matches for Warwickshire in both 1904 and 1905, returned for five games in 1907, mostly when Dick Lilley was required for Test matches, and then came back for a further five games a dozen years later in 1919.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Harris?
English first-class cricketer, born 1883
When was William Harris born?
William Harris was born on 30 December 1883 in Rugby.
When did William Harris die?
William Harris died on 14 October 1967 in Zvishavane.
What was William Harris's occupation?
William Harris was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Harris?
William Harris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Harris (cricketer, born 1883)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harris. https://biography.guide/william-harris-cricketer/
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