About William Horsley
Lived 1835 – 1864 (aged 29). William Horsley was a British cricketer.
William Horsley (6 June 1835 – 29 August 1864) was an English cricketer. Horsley's batting style is unknown. He was born at Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
Horsley made two first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire in 1862, against Cambridgeshire at Fenner's and Surrey at The Oval. He scored 31 runs in his two matches, with a high score of 16.
He died at the town of his birth on 29 August 1864.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Horsley?
English cricketer (1835-1864)
When was William Horsley born?
William Horsley was born on 6 June 1835 in Southwell.
When did William Horsley die?
William Horsley died on 29 August 1864 in England, Nottinghamshire, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
What was William Horsley's occupation?
William Horsley was a cricketer.
What nationality was William Horsley?
William Horsley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Horsley (cricketer)
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